Malnutrition remains a severe problem in Gaza despite a ceasefire declared two months ago. In October, more than 9,000 children were hospitalized for acute malnutrition, according to UNICEF. While the immediate risk of famine has eased for most of Gaza's 2.2 million people, aid shipments are still sharply limited by Israeli controls. UNICEF spokesperson Tess Ingram said, "In Gaza’s hospitals I have met several newborns who weighed less than one kilogramme, their tiny chests heaving with the effort of staying alive." Although child malnutrition cases dropped from a high of 14,000 in August, the October figures are still much higher than during the earlier ceasefire in February and March. Around 8,300 pregnant and breastfeeding women were also hospitalized for acute malnutrition that month. Ingram added, "This pattern is a grave warning and it will likely result in low birthweight babies being born in the Gaza Strip for months to come." Aid truck deliveries have improved but remain far below the 600 daily target set in the ceasefire deal. Currently, about 140 trucks enter Gaza daily, mainly coordinated by the UN and the International Organisation for Migration. Many shipments face delays or restrictions imposed by the Israeli military, which has final control over what crosses into Gaza. The UN reported that only half of eight aid convoys on a recent Sunday were allowed through. Despite increased bilateral and commercial aid lowering some market prices, most Gazans have no income and depleted savings after two years of war and displacement. The ongoing restrictions and shortages keep Gaza's population vulnerable and hungry, with lasting consequences for the youngest generation.