Gaza faces a looming mass starvation crisis due to Israel's blockade and restrictions on aid following the October 2023 Hamas attack. While aid access improved briefly during a January ceasefire, Israel's subsequent restrictions and the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation's ineffective distribution methods have left a third of Gaza's population facing multiple days without food. The Israeli military's actions further hinder access, resulting in numerous deaths among those seeking aid. Experts warn that famine's momentum will make reversal difficult without widespread, unrestricted humanitarian aid.

Prepared by Rachel Morgan and reviewed by editorial team.