MSF accuses Israel of manufacturing a malnutrition crisis in Gaza
Summary
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) reported that Israel’s restrictions on food and aid deliveries to Gaza have caused a serious malnutrition crisis, especially harming pregnant women and newborns. Their data shows rising malnutrition and premature births in Gaza since the conflict escalated in October 2023.Key Facts
- MSF analyzed medical data from four Gaza health facilities between late 2024 and early 2026.
- Before October 2023, malnutrition in Gaza was nearly non-existent.
- Over 50% of pregnant women treated at two hospitals suffered malnutrition between June 2025 and January 2026.
- 90% of babies born to malnourished mothers were premature, and 84% had low birth weight.
- Low birth weight increases infant death risk and health problems according to the World Health Organization.
- MSF linked the crisis to Israel’s blockade of food, clean water, and aid, plus attacks on civilian infrastructure.
- Only about 150 aid trucks enter Gaza daily despite 600 trucks being agreed in the ceasefire deal from October 2023.
- More than 60% of Palestinians in Gaza are homeless, with rebuilding costs estimated at over $71 billion.
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