The World Food Programme has officially run out of food in Gaza, as Israel’s ongoing blockade cuts off humanitarian aid and threatens mass starvation among civilians.
At a Glance
- WFP’s final food stocks in Gaza have been exhausted due to the Israeli blockade
- Soaring food prices and widespread malnutrition grip the population
- UN leaders demand immediate humanitarian access to avert famine
- Calls for international intervention grow louder as conditions deteriorate
The Crisis Comes to a Head
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) announced it has exhausted its food reserves in Gaza, reporting that no additional deliveries are possible under the current Israeli blockade. The closure, enforced over seven weeks, aims to pressure Hamas to release hostages, but its impact on the civilian population is catastrophic.
Watch BBC’s coverage of Gaza’s humanitarian collapse here.
The WFP’s hot meal kitchens, serving the most vulnerable, have used their last supplies and will be unable to operate within days. Meanwhile, Israeli officials argue that Hamas has diverted aid, but international monitors stress the urgency of reopening humanitarian corridors to prevent mass suffering.
Under Siege: A Dire Humanitarian Crisis
Food prices in Gaza have skyrocketed by 1,400%, according to UN sources, making basic sustenance inaccessible for most families. “The situation has reached a breaking point: people are running out of ways to cope,” said WFP Country Director Antoine Renard.
World Health Organization (WHO) director-general Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus called it “an awful and grim moment,” urging all parties to immediately end the blockade. Medical shortages exacerbate the disaster: bakeries have shuttered, pharmacies are empty, and child malnutrition rates are soaring dangerously high.
International Community: A Call to Action
As desperation grows, Israeli officials have reportedly pushed for continued airstrikes against aid warehouses. “This aid blockade must end. Lives depend on it,” Dr. Tedros stated, joining voices across the humanitarian sector demanding unimpeded access for relief operations.
See Euronews’ update on the Gaza blockade crisis here.
Despite mounting international pressure, political inaction persists. Major aid organizations warn that famine is “not just a risk, but likely rapidly unfolding” across Gaza. WFP officials reiterate that compliance with international humanitarian law must take precedence over political goals if innocent lives are to be saved.
As Gaza teeters on the brink, the world watches—hoping that urgent action can turn back a looming catastrophe before it claims even more lives.
