UN Warns of Imminent Famine in Gaza Amid Unprecedented Blockade and Aid Shortage

May 3, 2025
UN Warns of Imminent Famine in Gaza Amid Unprecedented Blockade and Aid Shortage
  • The UN's humanitarian chief criticized Israel's actions as an attack on human dignity, noting that nearly all aid organizations have had to limit or cease operations due to the blockade.

  • Israeli military operations continue to restrict the movement of people and resources within Gaza, resulting in critical shortages of medicine and clean water.

  • The Israeli Defense Minister has reiterated that no aid will be allowed to enter Gaza, emphasizing the severity of the blockade that resumed after a ceasefire with Hamas was broken in mid-March.

  • Food prices have skyrocketed, with the cost of 25 kilograms of flour now ranging between 150 and 200 euros, a dramatic increase from pre-conflict prices.

  • Despite significant food reserves available at Gaza's borders, Israeli officials have denied the resumption of aid deliveries, citing concerns over Hamas's control of resources.

  • Reports indicate a troubling rise in severe malnutrition cases among children, with over 3,700 cases reported in March 2025, marking an 80% increase since February.

  • Residents of Gaza are living under constant surveillance from Israeli drones, contributing to a pervasive sense of psychological distress.

  • Local pharmacist Zulfiqar Swairjo reported the destruction of his pharmacy and highlighted the ongoing anxiety among residents due to the siege.

  • In Beit Lahia, Abed Al Rahman shared that his family is rationing meals, providing their children with only half a loaf of bread each day due to dwindling food supplies.

  • Since early March 2025, the Gaza Strip has been under a strict blockade, preventing any commercial or humanitarian aid from entering, which the United Nations has declared as the worst humanitarian situation in the region's history.

  • International organizations are warning that this ongoing blockade could lead to a man-made famine, as families struggle with increasingly scarce resources.

  • The UN has reported that the World Food Programme has depleted its last food stocks, exacerbating the crisis for Gaza's two million residents.

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