A coalition of over 100 international humanitarian organizations has raised urgent alarms regarding the dire situation in Gaza, stating that residents are "wasting away" due to mass starvation. Leading organizations like Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), Save the Children, and Oxfam have released a joint statement highlighting a critical humanitarian crisis and the escalating malnutrition-related deaths in the territory. The warning comes amid intense conflicts exacerbating food shortages, with the Hamas-run health ministry reporting 43 deaths linked to malnutrition over a short period.
Mass Starvation in Gaza: Humanitarian Organizations Sound Alarm
Mass Starvation in Gaza: Humanitarian Organizations Sound Alarm
Humanitarian groups warn of escalating mass starvation in Gaza as conditions deteriorate.
The Israeli government has dismissed these claims, accusing the humanitarian groups of promoting Hamas propaganda. As the blockade imposed by Israel continues to severely restrict supplies, conditions worsen, with hospitals overwhelmed by patients suffering extreme malnutrition, as well as cases of severe dehydration collapsing in the streets.
UN reports indicate that an alarming quarter of Gaza's population is facing famine-like circumstances, with nearly 100,000 women and children suffering from acute malnutrition. The ongoing military offensive by Israel following conflicts in early March has led to a total blockade, severely depleting food, medicine, and fuel supplies. Local markets are empty and prices have skyrocketed, pushing families into extreme poverty; some residents have noted that an average of $90 is needed daily just to afford flour.
The stark warning from humanitarian groups reflects the critical need for immediate intervention, urging global leaders to enable humanitarian access and lift restrictions on aid delivery. The UN has emphasized that Israel, as an occupying power, has a legal obligation to ensure the humane treatment of those in Gaza. Despite Israel's claims of facilitating aid entry, significant challenges remain, including bureaucratic obstructions and safety concerns for civilians trying to access aid.
The coalition of organizations calls for an immediate ceasefire, increased funding, and the restoration of effective, impartial humanitarian responses. Israel's foreign ministry categorically rejects these assertions, suggesting that humanitarian organizations are instead enabling Hamas's agendas while hurting the chances for peace negotiations. As military action continues, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza deepens, driving an urgent need for international support and intervention.
UN reports indicate that an alarming quarter of Gaza's population is facing famine-like circumstances, with nearly 100,000 women and children suffering from acute malnutrition. The ongoing military offensive by Israel following conflicts in early March has led to a total blockade, severely depleting food, medicine, and fuel supplies. Local markets are empty and prices have skyrocketed, pushing families into extreme poverty; some residents have noted that an average of $90 is needed daily just to afford flour.
The stark warning from humanitarian groups reflects the critical need for immediate intervention, urging global leaders to enable humanitarian access and lift restrictions on aid delivery. The UN has emphasized that Israel, as an occupying power, has a legal obligation to ensure the humane treatment of those in Gaza. Despite Israel's claims of facilitating aid entry, significant challenges remain, including bureaucratic obstructions and safety concerns for civilians trying to access aid.
The coalition of organizations calls for an immediate ceasefire, increased funding, and the restoration of effective, impartial humanitarian responses. Israel's foreign ministry categorically rejects these assertions, suggesting that humanitarian organizations are instead enabling Hamas's agendas while hurting the chances for peace negotiations. As military action continues, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza deepens, driving an urgent need for international support and intervention.
