Starvation by design: How Israel turned food into a weapon of war in Gaza
Summary
In the ongoing conflict between Israel and Gaza, food scarcity has become a severe issue, with rising deaths due to starvation. The lack of sufficient food and water supply, along with destroyed agricultural infrastructure, has worsened the situation in Gaza. UN and legal experts recognize this as meeting the criteria for famine.Key Facts
- Starvation deaths in Gaza increased significantly from 49 in 2024 to 422 in 2025.
- Elderly people (over 60) accounted for 40.63% of the deaths, while children made up 34.74%.
- The crisis in Gaza aligns with international famine criteria, according to UN experts.
- Gaza's blockade, starting in 2007, limited the entry of food and aid trucks by 96% during the 2023 conflict.
- Israel destroyed 90% of Gaza's agricultural land, impacting food production severely.
- Water access in Gaza dropped drastically during the siege from 84 liters to 3 liters per person daily.
- Israeli officials have previously expressed intentions to restrict aid as a tactic in the conflict.
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