12-year-old Gaza boy who ate sand in viral video talks about the hunger his family faces

Finding food in Gaza is a deadly endeavor for dozens of Palestinians each day. But those who do survive the trek to food aid sites, often end up empty handed. A video recently went viral of a 12-year-old boy in Gaza who ate sand after theives stole his aid. In this report, he talks about the hunger his family faces a month later. FRANCE 24's Charli James reports.

Jul 17, 2025 - 09:58
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12-year-old Gaza boy who ate sand in viral video talks about the hunger his family faces
Finding food in Gaza is a deadly endeavor for dozens of Palestinians each day. But those who do survive the trek to food aid sites, often end up empty handed. A video recently went viral of a 12-year-old boy in Gaza who ate sand after theives stole his aid. In this report, he talks about the hunger his family faces a month later. FRANCE 24's Charli James reports.

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