Archive · 23 Jul 2025
WHO Says Gaza Faces Man-Made Mass Starvation From Blockade
Gaza is facing a serious hunger crisis, according to the World Health Organization.
The WHO says the situation is caused by restrictions on getting food and supplies into Gaza.
Many aid organizations say that not enough food is getting to people who need it.
Sadly, people are dying because they are not getting enough to eat.
The WHO says this is because of the ongoing conflict and blockade.
Israel says it is trying to let aid in but needs to make sure it doesn't go to the wrong groups.
As a result, many people in Gaza are suffering from malnutrition.
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says Gaza is experiencing man-made mass starvation due to a blockade.
Food stocks in Gaza have depleted since October 2023 when Israel began restricting supplies.
Aid agencies report that only a small amount of needed aid is reaching Gaza residents.
Israel states it allows aid but controls it to prevent diversion to militants; blames Hamas for the suffering.
The Gaza health ministry reports 111 starvation deaths, with at least 21 child deaths reported to WHO in 2025.
- Who
- WHO, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Israel, Hamas, and aid agencies.
- What
- Mass starvation in Gaza due to restricted aid access.
- When
- Since March with restrictions beginning in October 2023.
- Where
- Gaza.
- Why
- Because of a blockade on aid into the Palestinian enclave, causing food shortages.
Aid Agencies and WHO
Israel
Aid Access and Responsibility
Aid Agencies and WHO
Blames the restrictions imposed by Israel, leading to starvation.
Israel
Israel defends its actions as necessary to prevent aid diversion to militants.
- Cause of Starvation
- Blockade restricting aid
- WHO's Stance
- Man-made mass starvation
- Total Starvation Deaths
- 111
- Child Deaths Reported to WHO (2025)
- At least 21
- People with severe or moderate malnutrition
- Around 10%