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Why so many in Gaza are starving and aid is not reaching them
Over the past several weeks, obtaining food in Gaza has become more than difficult, it has become deadly. According to reports, hundreds of Palestinians have been killed while attempting to reach aid sites, many reportedly shot by Israeli forces. Others are dying from severe malnutrition, with Gazan health officials confirming dozens of related deaths. But, how did this hunger get so much worse in Gaza? The crisis intensified in March, when Israel imposed a total blockade on humanitarian aid entering Gaza, aiming to pressure Hamas and citing, without evidence, that the militant group was seizing supplies. The blockade failed to achieve its political goals but amplified hunger across the enclave. In May, under growing international pressure, Israel introduced a new aid distribution system in southern and central Gaza through the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF). While the United Nations had previously distributed aid through hundreds of local sites, the GHF established only four centralised hubs — none of which are in northern Gaza. This shift meant Gazans had to walk for hours through active war zones to reach aid, with some routes taking three to four hours on foot, the NYT reported. To prevent supplies from reaching Hamas, Israel placed the GHF sites inside its military-controlled zones. That forced Palestinians to cross active military lines. 'More than 600 people have been killed while trying to reach the new Gaza Humanitarian Foundation sites,' according to the Gazan Health Ministry, as cited by The New York Times. While the GHF denies responsibility for shootings near its sites, it acknowledges that areas beyond its control are 'still an active war zone.' Satellite imagery and witness videos reveal crowds of civilians near Israeli tanks and military checkpoints. Palestinian witnesses claim Israeli soldiers have fired live rounds near aid hubs, and the Israeli military confirmed that 'its forces had opened fire to disperse crowds' or to respond to what it called 'threatening behavior.' An Israeli official admitted that artillery shells had killed civilians near aid sites, calling them 'isolated episodes.' Adding to the chaos, GHF aid sites often open with little notice, and close almost immediately after food runs out. Palestinians line up in the middle of the night, hoping to receive food, only to face violent stampedes or get tear gas thrown by US security contractors, according to videos analysed by NYT. Sometimes, the American security contractors at the sites have thrown tear gas grenades at people crowded into narrow, fenced-in lines with seemingly nowhere to go, as per a report by NYT. One stampede in mid-July killed around 20 people. The GHF claimed 'Hamas-linked instigators' triggered the chaos. Doctors across Gaza report worsening malnutrition, with the World Food Program stating that 'more than one in three people aren't eating for multiple days.' Children have died from starvation, according to Gaza health officials. Some Palestinians are too weak, old, or frightened to risk walking to the aid zones. Many instead buy resold aid in local markets at astronomical prices. The Gaza Chamber of Commerce reports that tomatoes can cost $30/kg, while sugar exceeds $100/kg. After international criticism, Israel resumed aid airdrops, joined by countries like Jordan and the UAE. But experts warn that airdrops are expensive, risky, and insufficient to address the growing crisis. 'Airdrops alone are not the answer,' Britain's foreign ministry wrote on social media on Wednesday. 'Only trucks can deliver at the scale needed,' it added. Previous airdrops have landed in the sea or in Israel, and some have killed civilians.
New Indian Express
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- New Indian Express
UN says 1,373 killed while waiting for aid in Gaza since May
Thousands of Gazans have gathered each day near aid distribution points in Gaza, including the four managed by GHF, whose operations have been marred by chaotic scenes and near-daily reports of Israeli forces firing on people waiting to collect rations. GHF has denied that fatal shootings have occurred in the immediate vicinity of its aid points. Media restrictions in Gaza and difficulties in accessing many areas mean AFP is unable to independently verify the tolls and details provided by the civil defence agency and other parties. Israeli restrictions on the entry of goods and aid into Gaza since the start of the war nearly 22 months ago have led to shortages of food and essential goods, including medicine, medical supplies and fuel, which hospitals rely on to power their generators. The shortages were exacerbated by a more than two-month total blockade on aid imposed by Israel, which began easing the stoppage in late May as GHF was beginning its operations. Israel's defence ministry body overseeing civil affairs in the Palestinian territories, COGAT, said Friday that more than 200 trucks of aid had been collected and distributed by the UN and international organisations the previous day. The UN says Gaza requires at least 500 trucks of aid per day. COGAT added that four tankers of fuel for the UN had entered the Palestinian territory, and that 43 pallets of aid were airdropped in cooperation with the United Arab Emirates, Egypt and Jordan.
News18
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UN Says Gaza Now The 'Hungriest Place On Earth'. So Why Isn't Famine Declared Yet?
The Gaza Health Ministry says at least 89 children and 65 adults have died of malnutrition-related causes since the war began, with most deaths occurring in the last two months The Gaza Strip has become what United Nations officials now describe as the 'hungriest place on Earth", with its 2.3 million residents facing acute food shortages and the very real threat of famine. With aid convoys under attack, civilians dying in line for food, and starvation claiming dozens of lives each week, Gaza's humanitarian collapse has reached a critical juncture. On Wednesday, July 30, at least 48 Palestinians were killed and dozens more injured as they waited for food near the Zikim Crossing, Gaza's main entry point for humanitarian supplies. It remains unclear who opened fire. The Israeli military, which controls the crossing, has not commented. Shifa Hospital in Gaza City reported receiving many of the wounded, while Al-Saraya Field Hospital confirmed over 100 dead and injured. The chaos unfolded as US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in Israel for urgent talks. The US is under mounting pressure to do more to alleviate suffering in the coastal enclave, where Israel's military campaign and blockade, triggered by Hamas' October 7 attack, have created what food crisis monitors call a 'worst-case scenario of famine". 'I have no flour, no oil, no sugar, no food," a Palestinian man told Al Jazeera, adding that he collects moldy bread and feeds it to his children. 'I want to bring a packet of flour for my children. I want to eat. I am hungry," he added. The United Nations World Food Program says one-third of Gaza's population is surviving without consistent access to food, while the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), the world's leading body for classifying food crises, has warned of 'widespread death" if conditions persist. Still, a formal famine declaration has not yet been issued. What Constitutes A Famine? According to the IPC's classification system, famine (the highest level of crisis on its five-tier scale) is declared only when three conditions are met: at least 20% of households face extreme food shortages, 30% of children under five are suffering from acute malnutrition, and more than two people per 10,000 are dying each day from starvation-related causes. While Gaza has not officially met all three criteria, UN agencies warn that the thresholds are close. Recent IPC data from May estimates that nearly every person in Gaza falls under IPC Phase 3 (Crisis) or worse. Around 4,70,000 people, 22% of Gaza's population, are already in IPC Phase 5 (Catastrophe). Over 1 million are in Phase 4 (Emergency). The remainder is in Phase 3. From April 2025 to March 2026, the IPC projects that 71,000 children under five will face acute malnutrition in Gaza. Of these, 14,100 are likely to develop severe complications. Some 17,000 pregnant and lactating women will also require urgent nutrition treatment. Aid Arriving, But Not Enough Despite Israeli pledges to ease restrictions, aid agencies say the flow of humanitarian assistance remains deeply inadequate. Israel said last week that around 4,500 aid trucks have entered Gaza since May, bringing in items including 2,500 tons of baby formula and high-calorie food. But the UN says 500 to 600 trucks are needed daily to meet basic needs, levels last seen during a brief ceasefire in early 2024. On Tuesday, only 220 trucks crossed into Gaza, according to COGAT, the Israeli military agency overseeing aid logistics. Crowds, often desperate and chaotic, continue to swarm distribution sites. More than 1,000 Palestinians have reportedly been killed while trying to access aid since May, according to local health officials, UN monitors, and eyewitnesses. The violence is most intense near food distribution points operated by the Israeli-American backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF). Human rights organisations, including the UN's OHCHR, have accused Israeli forces and GHF contractors of using excessive force. Israel denies targeting civilians and says its troops only fire warning shots. GHF claims it uses non-lethal methods like pepper spray and warning fire to manage crowds. Starvation Deaths Mounting The Gaza Health Ministry says at least 89 children and 65 adults have died of malnutrition-related causes since the war began, with most deaths occurring in the last two months. On Wednesday alone, seven Palestinians, including a child, died of hunger. Aid drops from international forces continue, but many food packages land in restricted zones or the sea, forcing civilians to wade through rubble or swim to retrieve soaked supplies. Israel continues to reject claims that starvation is taking place, accusing international organisations of exaggerating the crisis and detracting from ceasefire negotiations. Israeli officials insist the focus should be on Hamas, which launched the war on October 7, killing around 1,200 people and taking 251 hostages. Approximately 50 remain captive, including about 20 believed to be alive. Since then, more than 60,000 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli military operations, according to the Gaza Health Ministry. The toll includes both civilians and combatants, though the ministry, operating under the Hamas-run government, does not differentiate. Calls For Famine Declaration Grow Experts say a formal famine declaration could galvanise the global response, unlocking additional emergency resources and diplomatic interventions. Recent famine declarations include Somalia (2011), South Sudan (2017, 2020), and parts of Sudan's Darfur region in 2024. But declaring famine is a politically sensitive move, one that governments and multilateral institutions often avoid until all conditions are met. Still, the UN has emphasised that Gaza's crisis is one of the worst it has ever encountered, citing the scale of obstacles in delivering aid, the number of aid-seekers being killed, and the growing collapse of public order. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from geopolitics to diplomacy and global trends. Stay informed with the latest world news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! tags : famine gaza israel palestine view comments Location : Palestine First Published: July 31, 2025, 14:20 IST News world UN Says Gaza Now The 'Hungriest Place On Earth'. So Why Isn't Famine Declared Yet? Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. 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