Gaza – July 30, 2025 — At least 147 Palestinians have reportedly died from starvation since the onset of the ongoing war in Gaza, according to local health authorities and aid organizations. Disturbingly, more than half of the victims are children, underscoring the growing severity of the humanitarian crisis in the region.
The deaths are linked to prolonged shortages of food, clean water, and medical supplies as a result of restricted access and sustained conflict. Aid groups operating on the ground warn that famine conditions are now emerging across parts of northern and central Gaza, where deliveries of humanitarian assistance have been inconsistent or blocked.
Healthcare workers report cases of acute malnutrition, particularly among infants and toddlers, as well as pregnant women and the elderly. Makeshift hospitals and shelters are overwhelmed and under-resourced, with international appeals for urgent intervention growing louder.
“The scale of human suffering is unimaginable,” said one medical volunteer. “Children are arriving weak, dehydrated, and without the strength to survive.”
Human rights organizations have called for immediate and unrestricted access to humanitarian corridors, while urging all parties to the conflict to uphold international law, including protections for civilians under siege.
The war, which began months ago, has already led to the deaths of thousands and displacement of over a million residents. With infrastructure destroyed and essential services collapsing, starvation is now compounding the devastation caused by airstrikes, blockades, and ground operations.
The United Nations has warned of a looming famine and is appealing for urgent diplomatic coordination to prevent further loss of life.
As international attention grows, pressure is mounting on world powers and regional actors to facilitate a ceasefire and restore the flow of life-saving aid to Gaza’s most vulnerable populations.
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