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"Gaza is a narrow strip of land located along the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea. It has been the site of recurring conflict for decades, primarily between Israel and Palestinian militant groups, notably Hamas. The area is one of the most densely populated regions in the world, with approximately 2 million people living in just 140 square miles.
The situation in Gaza has deteriorated significantly over the years due to ongoing blockades, military confrontations, and restrictions on movement. These factors have severely restricted economic activities and limited access to essential services. The infrastructure is crumbling, and necessities like food, clean water, and medical care are scarce, unavailable, or too expensive. The economy of Gaza is heavily reliant on agriculture, fishing, and a limited number of industries, but due to the ongoing conflict and restrictions, local agrifood systems have been devastated."
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has worsened due to a combination of factors, including the impact of repeated military operations, severe poverty, inadequate health services, and limited humanitarian access. The United Nations and various humanitarian organizations have raised alarms about the high rates of food insecurity and malnutrition among the population, particularly among children.
As described by FAO Director-General QU Dongyu, Gaza is facing a looming famine not because food is lacking globally but due to the overwhelming constraints on access and local production capabilities. Over 90% of homes have been damaged or destroyed, forcing families into makeshift shelters that offer little safety. The health system is under immense strain; hospitals are overwhelmed, and many individuals are unable to receive even basic medical treatment for chronic or acute health issues.
Children, especially those under five years old, are particularly vulnerable in this crisis. Many are at risk of malnutrition, a condition that can lead to severe health complications and even death if not addressed. The collapse of essential nutrition services, coupled with the lack of safe drinking water and proper breastfeeding support, exacerbates the dire situation for the youngest and most vulnerable population in Gaza.
This complex interplay of conflict, poverty, and humanitarian access has created a critical situation that demands urgent international attention and action. The right to food is a fundamental human right, and ensuring access to food and medical care is vital for the survival and dignity of the people living in Gaza.
Lack of resources for basic survival
Aqsa's Perspective:
Without aid entering the Gaza Strip, roughly 1 million children are living without the very basics they need to survive. The lack of water being present in Gaza is alarming with kids and families constantly dehydrated. With the limited amount of clean water access, it has led to a spike in infectious diseases. Wells are being torn down and waters are being contaminated. Following that, about 98% of Gaza’s crop land is damaged making food even harder to access and achieve. In July 2025, almost 13,000 children were admitted for acute malnutrition treatment. Grocery stores are being blown up and torn down, crops are being harder to grow, and fishing has also ceased. The struggles these families are going through just to eat something for breakfast, lunch and dinner is devastating. They shouldn’t have to starve themselves just so others can get the nutrients they need. Even accessing baby formula or milk has also been a struggle for parents trying to feed their children who aren’t even toddlers. Watching kids even as young as a newborn trying to get the nutrition they need but failing is something no one should go through, nor the Palestinians living in Gaza. The increase of deaths in Palestine has been because of constant starvation, diseases and dehydration. There are very few hospitals in Gaza to treat families. As of August 2025, medical supplies had not been allowed into Gaza by the Israeli government for over 5 months. This is truly heartbreaking for the families who are constantly trying to fight the disease in their bodies. Mental health has also impacted a lot of families in Gaza. Children face trauma everyday knowing they won’t live for long and seeing their family members die everyday. Many families in Gaza face constant death threats of violence and also being discriminated against. Mental health issues such as anxiety, nightmares, and panic attacks, are widespread, especially amongst children. There has also been a lack of shelter, over 90% of homes have been damaged or destroyed. Displaced people live in tents or makeshift shelters that offer no safety, privacy or dignity. Shelters are severely overcrowded, with some housing an estimated 500 people per toilet. Making it a lack of sanitation with barely any toilets and even basic hygiene products being available. The amount of bacteria and diseases being spread because of this leads to an increase of deaths. Not only that but Palestinian communities are subjected to constant violence, harassment, and land theft. Leading to an even more increase in poverty. There are many more challenges the families go through everyday but these are the most common ones.
Zahra’s perspective:
What is happening in Palestine is more than a political conflict — it is a humanitarian crisis marked by failing health systems, widespread hunger, and deep poverty. Hospitals lack medicine, families struggle for clean water, and children grow up facing trauma instead of opportunity. Food insecurity leaves millions dependent on aid, while restrictions keep farmers from feeding their own communities. Poverty is not just about money, but about being denied freedom, dignity, and a fair chance at life. This matters to the world because health, food, and safety are universal rights, not privileges. Ignoring Palestine means accepting a world where some lives are valued less than others, but standing with Palestine affirms that justice, dignity, and humanity belong to all.
Even if Palestine feels far away, its struggles are connected to global issues: hunger, inequality, justice, and peace. Caring about Palestine means standing for the principle that no one, regardless of where they were born, should be denied the chance to live with health, nourishment, and dignity.
Luis perspective:
Research of the Gaza humanitarian crisis statistics 2025
Gaza Humanitarian Crisis: A Snapshot
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has reached unprecedented levels, with an enormous impact on the entire population, especially children. The situation is marked by extreme food insecurity, widespread displacement, and severe psychological and physical trauma that keep causing internal damage for the entire population.
Starvation and Food Insecurity
All 2.2 million residents of Gaza (as of August 2025) are at crisis-level or higher food insecurity.
This is the first time in modern history that an entire population has been classified at this level.
Of these, nearly 1.1 million people are already facing famine-like conditions.
Children's Plight
Children are disproportionately affected by the crisis. UNICEF reports that 17,000 children have been separated from their families. The psychological toll is immense, with 80% of children showing severe symptoms of emotional trauma, including nightmares, anxiety, and a lot of traumatic behaviors that are contributing to fights within population
Water and Displacement
The lack of basic resources is compounding the crisis. More than 95% of Gaza's water is unsuitable for consumption, leaving families with no safe way to access drinking water. This has contributed to a massive displacement of the population, with over 85% of Gazans (nearly 1.9 million people) having been forced from their homes.
Resources:
UN OCHA Gaza Crisis Dashboard: https://www.ochaopt.org/
• World Food Programme Hunger Maps & Charts: https://www.wfp.org/
• UNICEF Palestine: https://www.unicef.org/mena/what-we-do/palestine
• Save the Children Reports: https://www.savethechildren.net/
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