Israel Allow Limited Food Aid into Gaza Amid Starvation Crisis

May 19, 2025

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israel allow limited food aid into gaza amid starvation crisis

Israel has declared it will permit a “basic amount” of food aid into Gaza, ending an almost three-month blockade that pushed the region to the brink of famine.

This development follows urgent warnings from food security experts and a UN-backed report highlighting the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza, where nearly 500,000 Palestinians are grappling with catastrophic hunger.

Limited Aid to Address Starvation Crisis

On Sunday, Israeli authorities announced the resumption of limited food supplies to Gaza, a response to mounting international pressure and recommendations from the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).

The blockade which was initiated in early March 2025, halted all deliveries of food, medicine, fuel, and other essentials.

This only aggravated an already severe humanitarian crisis.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasized that the decision to allow aid was strategic, stating, “Israel will allow a basic quantity of food to be brought in for the population to make certain that no starvation crisis develops in the Gaza Strip.”

This decision coincides with the launch of a major new military operation, “Gideon’s Chariots”, aimed at defeating Hamas and securing the release of hostages.

He noted that the IDF advised this move to ensure the ongoing military offensive, Gideon’s Chariots, is not undermined by a worsening humanitarian situation.

 

Gideon’s Chariots: Israel’s Dual-Objective Offensive

Netanyahu described the campaign as a “powerful” effort with two intertwined goals: defeating Hamas and freeing Israeli hostages.

“IDF forces are simply entering with force into the (Gaza) Strip,” he said, underscoring the operation’s scale and ambition.

This has raised concerns among humanitarian groups, who warn that continued military escalation could further restrict aid access and deepen the crisis.

The UN-backed Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) report recently cautioned that one in five people in Gaza faces starvation, with the entire population at high risk.

Aid organizations, including World Central Kitchen, have suspended operations due to the lack of supplies, with some stating, “We have no more food to prepare.”

 

Humanitarian Crisis and International Alarm

The blockade’s toll has been stark. Authorities estimate that nearly 500,000 Palestinians in Gaza are experiencing catastrophic levels of hunger, with famine looming if conditions do not improve.

UNICEF has reported over 9,000 children suffering from acute malnutrition, with families unable to feed their children.

Experts stress that a sustained and unrestricted flow of aid is essential to prevent famine.

The blockade’s closure of all border crossings since March 2 has crippled relief efforts, leaving 2.2 million Palestinians in dire need.

 

Netanyahu’s Strategy and Global Criticism

Netanyahu’s decision to allow limited aid reflects a balancing act between military objectives and international scrutiny.

The blockade was initially imposed to pressure Hamas into ceasefire negotiations and hostage releases, but it has drawn widespread condemnation for its humanitarian impact.

Critics, including UN officials,  have accused Israel of manufacturing a famine, with some calling for accountability for alleged war crimes.

The partial lifting of the blockade offers a glimmer of hope, but the scale of Gideon’s Chariots and the ongoing restrictions raise questions about the long-term outlook for Gaza’s population.

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