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Gaza’s children face starvation amid dire conditions

Three months ago, Hamas attacked southern Israel, killing about 1,200 people and kidnapping roughly 240 more. Ever since, Israel has bombarded Gaza with the goal of eliminating Hamas. The United Nations estimates that as many as 40 percent of Palestinians killed in Gaza are children. Jason Lee, Save the Children's country director of occupied Palestinian territories, joins John Yang to discuss.

Gaza’s children face starvation amid dire conditions

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