1.4 Million People in Gaza Face Acute Food Insecurity as Humanitarian Crisis Worsens
Around 1.4 million people in Gaza are expected to face high levels of acute food insecurity through the end of the year, according to a new analysis by the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC).
The report said about 67% of Gaza’s population could experience crisis-level hunger or worse, while more than 200,000 people are projected to remain in emergency conditions. All five Gaza governorates are classified as facing food insecurity.
Humanitarian aid deliveries after the October ceasefire helped improve conditions temporarily, but the IPC warned that progress remains fragile. Food supplies have declined due to funding shortages, while many families remain dependent on assistance as livelihoods have collapsed.
The report said 83% of households have no income source, and without continued food aid, up to 1.9 million people could face severe food insecurity.
The IPC also warned of rising malnutrition risks, with tens of thousands of children expected to need treatment. Limited access to nutritious food and clean water continues to affect children and pregnant and breastfeeding women.
Widespread destruction of homes, roads, agricultural land, and businesses has severely limited Gaza’s ability to recover, with international assessments estimating billions of dollars in damage and reconstruction needs.
The IPC called for sustained humanitarian access, expanded nutrition support, and an end to hostilities to prevent further deterioration.
