Consider This from NPR Famine is declared in Gaza. Will anything change?
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Aug 22, 2025 A humanitarian crisis unfolds in Gaza as a UN-backed group declares famine, revealing the desperate struggles of residents. Insights from experts, including the World Food Program's director, contrast the dire situation with claims from Israeli leaders. The dire need for food and medical aid is emphasized amid warnings that the crisis may extend beyond Gaza City. Urgent calls for international intervention highlight the devastating implications of ongoing food shortages and malnutrition for the local population.
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Local Testimony: Aid Absent And Deadly
- Ahmad Sheikh Khalil, 24, says the famine declaration was 'extremely late' and reports weight loss and child deaths among his community.
- He describes not seeing aid enter, claims items that arrive get stolen, and says food comes only 'paid for in blood.'
Famine Confirmed By Three Thresholds
- The IPC found famine is occurring in Gaza City because three thresholds were breached: extreme food deprivation, acute malnutrition, and starvation-related deaths.
- The assessment warns famine could expand to Deir al-Balah and Khan Younis within weeks.
Rapid Deterioration Since May
- Malnutrition and starvation indicators in Gaza City have tripled between May and July, signaling rapid deterioration.
- Experts, reviewed by the Famine Review Committee, conclude the situation meets international famine criteria.