Gaza malnutrition and starvation at ‘catastrophic’ levels: Health Ministry
Summary
The Palestinian Ministry of Health reports that malnutrition and starvation in Gaza have reached "catastrophic" levels, with at least 466 deaths since 2024. Despite a U.S.-brokered ceasefire helping aid enter Gaza, food shortages persist, affecting children, elderly, and pregnant women severely.Key Facts
- At least 466 Palestinians have died from malnutrition and starvation since 2024, including one-third children.
- Elderly Palestinians are the largest group affected, with 189 deaths linked to malnutrition.
- About 11% of older people in Gaza skip meals, and 48% eat smaller portions to share food with families.
- Around 74,200 children will need treatment for severe malnutrition by April 2027.
- Anaemia among pregnant women increased to 61% in 2026, up from 41% before the war began in October 2023.
- More than 1.4 million Palestinians (67% of Gaza’s population) face severe food insecurity until the end of 2026.
- UNICEF warned that gains from the ceasefire risk being lost if aid supplies are disrupted.
- Israel recently stopped commercial goods entering Gaza, blaming a tax dispute, while Palestinian authorities reject this claim.
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