The United Nations has sounded the alarm over an impending famine in Gaza, with officials stating that starvation is now 'almost inevitable' for the Palestinian population. According to recent reports, more than 500,000 people - a quarter of Gaza's inhabitants - are facing catastrophic food shortages as Israel's military blockade enters its fifth month.
Children Dying from Malnutrition
Humanitarian organisations on the ground report increasingly desperate conditions, with at least 15 children having already died from malnutrition and dehydration in recent weeks. Medical staff describe infants wasting away in overwhelmed hospitals that lack both food supplies and functioning equipment due to power cuts.
Aid Blockades Worsen Crisis
Despite international pressure, Israel continues to restrict the flow of aid trucks into Gaza, with only a fraction of required supplies reaching the population. The World Food Programme estimates that 93% of Gazans are experiencing crisis levels of hunger, with families surviving on less than one meal per day in many areas.
UN Calls for Immediate Ceasefire
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has described the situation as 'a moral outrage', calling for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire to allow proper aid distribution. However, diplomatic efforts have so far failed to break the deadlock, leaving Gaza's civilian population trapped between war and starvation.
