Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Malnutrition Surges in Gaza, Claims Lives Amidst Aid Blockade
Imagine a place where many people are very hungry, and sadly, some children are dying because they don't have enough food.
The World Health Organization says this is happening in Gaza.
A family was killed in their home by an airstrike; they were hungry.
Aid organizations want to help, but they can't get enough food and medicine into Gaza because of restrictions.
Both sides are arguing about who is to blame for the lack of aid.
The fighting continues, and there are talks happening to try and stop the fighting.
The World Health Organization reports a deadly surge in malnutrition in Gaza.
21 children under five have died from malnutrition in Gaza in 2025.
An Israeli airstrike killed a family in Gaza who were reportedly without food.
Over 100 people died in 24 hours due to Israeli strikes or gunfire.
Aid organizations report that aid is blocked from reaching Gaza.
- Who
- The World Health Organization, Israeli military, Palestinians, and aid organizations.
- What
- A surge in malnutrition and an increase in casualties in Gaza due to conflict and restricted aid.
- When
- 2025, and in the past two years.
- Where
- Gaza
- Why
- Due to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, coupled with restrictions on aid access.
Aid Organizations
Israeli Government
Aid Access
Aid Organizations
Aid groups are blocked from accessing the tons of food, water, and supplies just outside Gaza.
Israeli Government
Israel controls aid and is committed to letting it in, but must control it to prevent diversion.
Aid Distribution
Aid Organizations
Israeli troops have shot Palestinians near aid distribution points.
Israeli Government
The United Nations has failed to act in a timely fashion to distribute the aid.
Ceasefire Agreement
Aid Organizations
Hamas might agree to the new proposals if amendments are made to military withdrawal and aid distribution.
Israeli Government
Israeli cabinet includes far-right parties who oppose any agreement that ends without total destruction of Hamas.
- Deaths from malnutrition
- 21 children under five in 2025
- Total Starvation Deaths
- 111 Palestinians
- Family Killed
- Freelance journalist Wala al-Jaabari, her husband and their five children
- Total Killed in 24 hours
- More than 100
- Aid Blockade Start Date
- March (reopened in May with restrictions)