Foreign Affairs

Starvation in Gaza Surpasses Prior Years Amid Blockade and Conflict

By Economics Desk | July 24, 2025

With more Gazans dying of starvation in 2025 alone than in the previous two years combined, the humanitarian catastrophe exposes the deadly consequences of prolonged conflict and border closures.

The grim reality unfolding in Gaza is not just a tragedy; it is a direct outcome of sustained policies that undermine both human dignity and regional stability—policies with profound implications for American national security. According to Gaza's Ministry of Health, 59 Palestinians have already died from malnutrition this year, surpassing the total deaths from starvation reported over the previous two years combined. These figures expose a devastating humanitarian crisis intensified by ongoing Israeli military actions and stringent border blockades. Since October 2023, when Israel launched its offensive against Gaza, hospitals have recorded 113 deaths attributable to hunger and malnutrition—81 of...

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