Photos: Khan Younis Siege Pushes Families to Brink as Kids Search Trash for Survival
The humanitarian crisis in Khan Younis’ Mawasi area is reaching a breaking point, as children are forced to scavenge through solid waste containers. They search for paper or plastic—not for play, but to light fires for cooking whatever meager food is available.
This grim scene highlights the severity of a siege that compels children to risk disease and infection just to secure the most basic of rights: a warm meal and a life of dignity.