Fears of mass famine in Gaza

Catastrophic food shortages in the Gaza Strip will see mass death from famine without an immediate ceasefire and surge in food aid, says global hunger monitor the IPC


Aid delivered by air and sea insufficient to meet need


RISING FOOD INSECURITY (% of population, 2024)

Deir al-Balah and Khan Younis governorates
50 50  
45 30 5 20

North Gaza and Gaza governorates
70 30
25 20

Rafah governorate
45 35 20 
40 30 25 5 


POPULATION OF GAZA STRIP: 2.23m


ISRAEL
NORTHERN GAZA
GAZA
KHAN YOUNIS
DEIR AL-BALAH
RAFAH
GAZA STRIP
EGYPT
Mediterranean Sea
5km 3 miles


Mar 16-Jul 15
(forecast)

KEY

Feb 15-Mar 15


Food insecurity classification phases
Stressed 
Emergency
Crisis 
Catastrophe


Sources: Reuters, New York Times, IPC
Picture: Getty Images
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