Israel weaponizes food supply as almost 600,000 people go hungry in Gaza
The Gaza Strip is facing a severe food crisis, with over 570,000 residents struggling with hunger due to the ongoing violence between Israel and Hamas. The United Nations and other aid organizations have reported that the situation has reached “catastrophic levels” of acute food insecurity, with over 90% of the population experiencing high levels of acute food insecurity. The entire population of Gaza is expected to be categorized as being in IPC Phase 3 or higher, with approximately 50% considered to be in Emergency (IPC Phase 4), indicating severe food shortages, starvation, and malnutrition. The crisis is particularly alarming for children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, and the elderly, who are at heightened risk of malnutrition and related health issues.