NGOs warn of “mass starvation” in Gaza

Israel is facing mounting international pressure over the catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza, where more than two million people face severe food shortages after 21 months of conflict

GAZA FOOD INSECURITY LEVEL

Above: Palestinian children wait for food at a charity kitchen in southern Gaza

(% of population) 

Stressed Crisis  Emergency Catastrophe / famine


               0 20 40 60 80 100

Nov-Dec 2023 7 34 43 17
Feb-Mar 2024 5 26 39 30
May-Jun 2024 5 51 29 15
Sep-Oct 2024 14 49 31 6
Apr-May 2025 7 37 44 12
May-Sep 2025* 24 54 22



*Projected figures Sources: AFP, IPC
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