Man-Made Famine in Gaza
For months, international rights groups, aid organizations, and doctors have warned about the imminent famine in Gaza. Despite repeated alerts about children dying from malnutrition, these concerns were largely dismissed by Israel and its allies.
UN Report and Famine Declaration
- The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), a UN-backed body, has declared a "man-made famine" in Gaza.
- At least 20% of households face extreme food shortages.
- A third or more of all children in Gaza are acutely malnourished.
- Two out of every 10,000 people die daily from starvation or related diseases.
Israel's Blockade and Control
- Israel has imposed restrictions on goods entering Gaza since 2007.
- Restrictions intensified after Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack.
- In March 2025, Israel imposed a three-month total blockade.
- The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) replaced the UN-led food distribution system, under U.S. and Israeli backing.
International Response
Despite evidence of severe humanitarian crises, there is limited action from the international community to halt Israel's actions in Gaza, pointing towards an urgent need for global intervention to prevent further devastation of Palestinian society.