Key Facts
• July 23, 2025: Israel denies responsibility for Gaza’s food shortages, blames Hamas.
• Over 100 aid and human rights groups warn of widespread hunger in Gaza.
• WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus highlights severe hunger affecting most Gaza residents.
• Israel claims Hamas orchestrates artificial food shortages and disrupts aid distribution.
• President Isaac Herzog asserts Israel’s compliance with international law.
• U.S.-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation began operations on May 26, 2025.
• Israel eased a two-month blockade but limited aid entry remains a challenge.
• Aid groups face logistical issues delivering supplies to conflict zones.
• October 7, 2023: Hamas accused of attacking Israel, looting, and reselling aid.
• Israel reports aid trucks waiting at Gaza border, but UN and NGOs fail to collect supplies.
Summary
Israel has rejected international criticism over Gaza’s chronic food shortages, attributing the crisis to Hamas. On July 23, 2025, over 100 aid organizations and WHO’s Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned of severe hunger in Gaza, describing it as a man-made disaster. Israel’s spokesperson David Mensah accused Hamas of creating artificial shortages, disrupting aid, and reselling supplies. President Isaac Herzog emphasized Israel’s adherence to international law while accusing Hamas of obstructing military operations and aid distribution. Despite easing a two-month blockade, logistical challenges and limited aid entry persist. Aid trucks remain at the Gaza border, with UN and NGOs yet to collect supplies. The U.S.-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, operational since May 2025, continues efforts to address the crisis.
