Gaza is experiencing one of the worst humanitarian crises that people can go through: a food shortage crisis, where famine threatens the lives of thousands of families under a suffocating siege, ongoing war and severe shortages of food, water and medicine. The food crisis has been exacerbated by ongoing aggression, leading to the collapse of basic sectors and the absence of even the most basic necessities. Daily suffering is no longer just numbers, but a bitter reality for children, women and the sick, amid international silence paid for by the people of the Gaza Strip.
Famine and severe food shortage in Gaza
Families in Gaza are suffering from a complete collapse of basic living conditions as a result of the constant bombardment and systematic destruction of vital infrastructure, including bakeries, food factories, water plants and electricity grids. The disaster was exacerbated by the severe restrictions imposed by the Israeli occupation on the entry of humanitarian aid, food and medical supplies into the Strip, leading to a tragic humanitarian disaster.
The tragic impact on the Gaza Strip as a result of the food shortage crisis
The ongoing blockade, repeated bombardments, and denial of basic supplies have led to an acute food shortage that threatens the lives of more than two million people. Hunger is no longer just an individual case, but a serious mass phenomenon, reflected in the form of actual famine, widespread malnutrition, and diseases that ravage the bodies of civilians, especially children.
1. Death due to food shortage and severe hunger
More than 115 people, mostly children, died from hunger and acute malnutrition. These deaths are stark evidence of the absence of a minimum standard of living under siege and total destruction.
2. Prevalence of acute malnutrition
Children and infants suffer from diseases such as wasting and immune deficiency due to a lack of balanced food. Hospitals lack treatment, increasing deaths among vulnerable groups.
3. Collapse of the health system
Health centers are almost paralyzed due to lack of medicines, nutrients and fuel. They cannot receive emergencies, exacerbating the humanitarian situation and threatening the lives of thousands.
4. Threat of Disease
Lack of food, lack of hygiene and loss of potable water led to outbreaks of intestinal and skin diseases. With the collapse of health care, prevention and treatment have become almost impossible.
5. Loss of food security
Gazans are unable to afford the most basic daily meals. They depend on one meal a day if available, and families are forced to consume spoiled or unfit food.
What can you do to help Gaza and reduce food shortages?
1. Donation to Gaza
Donating to Gaza is one of the fastest ways to provide direct support, providing food, medicine and shelter to those affected. Donations enable immediate response and coverage of urgent needs. Every amount, no matter how small, makes a real difference.
2. Raising awareness and information
Sharing information and facts about the famine in Gaza exposes crimes and breaks international silence. Publishing human stories, photos and reports stirs global conscience and increases pressure on governments. The media is an effective weapon to counter misinformation and communicate the voice of the oppressed.
3. Supporting journalists in Gaza
Journalists in Gaza are working under harsh conditions to tell the truth, despite the bombing, hunger and lack of resources. Their support means publishing their reports, protecting their narrative, and appreciating their sacrifices. They are the eyes of the world on disaster, and without them the truth disappears.
Read more: Journalists in Gaza: ways of support and solidarity
4. Advocacy and international pressure
Demanding the opening of the crossings and the cessation of the blockade is a humanitarian responsibility of the peoples. By participating in vigils and continuing to talk about what is happening in Gaza, decision makers can be influenced.
5. Economic boycott of Israeli products
Boycotting companies that support the occupation is a duty for all of us. Choosing local or Arab alternatives is a moral and humanitarian position. Your money can be a tool of resistance... or indirect support for injustice.
