Food insecurity has improved in Gaza. But the gains are fragile and warning signs are mounting
Summary
Food insecurity in Gaza has improved since famine was declared last year, thanks to reduced fighting and increased aid access. However, living conditions remain very difficult, and any interruptions in aid could quickly cause the situation to worsen again.Key Facts
- Gaza’s food crisis has improved but remains at a crisis level.
- Reduced violence and Israel allowing more humanitarian aid helped improve food access.
- About 2.1 million people live in Gaza under difficult conditions.
- Over 1,185 people have died from Israeli strikes since an October 2025 ceasefire.
- Gaza faces poor living conditions, including damaged infrastructure and disease outbreaks.
- The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) measures hunger in five levels, with Gaza governorates mostly at Phase 3 (crisis) and some areas at Phase 4 (emergency).
- Last year, Gaza City was classified under famine conditions, the first in the Middle East.
- Israel had blocked most aid from March to mid-May 2025 but later allowed more to enter.
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