Famine in Gaza: A timeline of how the hunger crisis is unfolding
Summary
TLDRThe Gaza-Israel conflict has triggered a severe humanitarian crisis. Since Hamas' surprise attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, Gaza has faced a complete siege, cutting off access to essential supplies like food, water, and electricity. Efforts to deliver aid have been severely hampered by border closures, heavy fighting, and logistical challenges, leading to famine conditions. Despite limited aid deliveries, the situation worsens, with reports of malnutrition, dehydration, and even deaths. International organizations, including the UN and aid agencies, have struggled to meet the needs of Gaza's population amid ongoing violence.
Takeaways
- ๐จ A humanitarian crisis is unfolding in Gaza as the Israel-Hamas war continues, severely impacting aid and water supplies.
- ๐ช Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, leading Israel to declare war and impose a complete siege on Gaza.
- ๐ก On October 9, Israel cut electricity, fuel, and food supplies to Gaza, worsening the living conditions for its residents.
- ๐ฅ Humanitarian aid trucks began entering Gaza on October 21, but the amounts were limited compared to the needs of the population.
- ๐ง By December 2023, 70% of southern Gaza's population had no access to clean water, with most residents fleeing to that region.
- ๐ฅ By late December, the entire Gaza population was reported to be experiencing a hunger crisis, with nearly all households skipping meals daily.
- ๐ซ On February 20, 2024, the World Food Program suspended food deliveries to northern Gaza due to violence and civil chaos.
- ๐บ๐ธ The US conducted its first airdrop of food aid to Gaza in March 2024, but some reports mentioned people drowning while trying to retrieve packages.
- โ ๏ธ By April 2024, malnutrition and dehydration had claimed at least 20 lives in Gaza, as aid organizations struggled to deliver sufficient help.
- ๐ฌ On April 10, 2024, a US official testified that famine was occurring in parts of Gaza, calling for urgent international action.
Q & A
What event triggered the Israel-Hamas conflict mentioned in the script?
-The conflict was triggered by a surprise terrorist attack launched by Hamas in southern Israel on October 7th, 2023.
What measures did Israel take in response to the attack by Hamas?
-Israel responded by declaring war against Hamas and ordered a 'Complete Siege of Gaza' on October 9th, cutting electricity and blocking fuel and food from entering the region.
When did the Gaza power plant run out of fuel, and what was the consequence?
-The Gaza power plant ran out of fuel two days after the siege began, which would have led to a significant impact on the region's electricity supply.
How did the humanitarian aid situation change on October 21st?
-On October 21st, humanitarian aid began to enter Gaza as the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip opened, allowing aid trucks to cross.
What was the condition of the water supply in southern Gaza according to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency?
-Philipe Lazzarini, the Commissioner-General of UNRWA, stated that 70% of people in southern Gaza had no access to clean water.
When did Israel open the Karam Shalom border crossing to allow more aid into Gaza?
-Israel opened the Karam Shalom border crossing on December 12th to allow more aid into Gaza.
What was the IPC initiative's report finding regarding the hunger crisis in Gaza?
-The IPC initiative reported on December 21st that 100% of the population in Gaza was experiencing a hunger crisis, with virtually all households skipping meals every day.
Why did the World Food Program suspend food deliveries to Northern Gaza?
-The World Food Program suspended food deliveries to Northern Gaza due to 'complete chaos and violence' that made distribution unsafe.
What accusations have been made against Israel regarding the delivery of aid?
-Aid organizations have accused Israel of not providing enough authorization to deliver sufficient aid and creating logistical challenges that result in bottlenecks.
When did the US conduct its first airdrop of food aid to Gaza, and what were the reported issues?
-The US conducted its first airdrop of food aid to Gaza on March 2nd, airdropping over 38,000 ready-to-eat meals. Reports later emerged of Gazans drowning trying to obtain the airdrop packages that fell into the sea.
What was the highest number of trucks that entered Gaza in a single day since the war began, according to Israeli officials?
-According to Israeli officials, the highest number of trucks that entered Gaza in a single day since the war began was 468 on April 9th.
What did Samantha Power, the administrator of the US Agency for International Development, testify on Capitol Hill regarding the situation in Gaza?
-Samantha Power testified that it is 'credible to assess that famine is occurring in parts of Gaza' and called for the international community to give more, do more, and care more.
Outlines
๐ Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza Amid Israel-Hamas Conflict
The ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, which began with a surprise attack by Hamas on October 7, 2023, has led to a severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Israel's defense minister ordered a complete siege of Gaza on October 9, cutting off electricity, food, and fuel. Aid trickled into Gaza through Egypt starting on October 21, but access to essential resources remains critically limited. The Gaza power plant ran out of fuel early in the conflict, and most of the population has fled to southern Gaza, where access to clean water and food is scarce. As the conflict drags on, famine looms, with nearly all households skipping meals daily.
๐จ Gaza's Famine and the Worldโs Response
Despite the growing humanitarian disaster, global efforts to provide aid to Gaza have been insufficient. On December 12, Israel opened the Karam Shalom border crossing to allow more aid into the region. However, by December 21, a report stated that 100% of Gaza's population was experiencing hunger. The situation worsened in early 2024, with aid deliveries suspended due to chaos and violence. While Israel and aid organizations blame each other for the bottleneck in aid delivery, the US began airdropping food on March 2. Yet, attempts to access this aid have led to further tragedy, with reports of Gazans drowning while trying to retrieve supplies from the sea. The war has claimed lives due to malnutrition and dehydration, and famine is now deemed imminent in Northern Gaza.
Mindmap
Keywords
๐กHumanitarian Crisis
๐กGaza
๐กIsrael-Hamas War
๐กComplete Siege
๐กHumanitarian Aid
๐กFamine
๐กRafah Border Crossing
๐กUNRWA
๐กHamas
๐กWorld Food Program (WFP)
Highlights
On October 7th, 2023, Hamas launches a surprise terrorist attack in southern Israel, triggering the Israel-Hamas War.
Israel declares war against Hamas on the same day in response to the attack, with Israeli Defense Minister ordering a complete siege of Gaza.
On October 9th, Israel cuts electricity and blocks fuel and food from entering Gaza as part of the siege.
Gaza's only power station runs out of fuel two days later, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis.
The first humanitarian aid trucks enter Gaza on October 21st through the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and Gaza.
Only 20 trucks carrying critical supplies cross into Gaza before the Rafah border closes again.
70% of people in southern Gaza, where most of the population has fled, have no access to clean water.
On December 12th, Israel opens the Karam Shalom border crossing to allow more aid into Gaza.
By December 21st, the entire population of Gaza is experiencing hunger, with households skipping meals daily, according to a report by the IPC initiative.
On February 20th, 2024, the World Food Program announces the suspension of food deliveries to northern Gaza due to chaos and violence.
Aid organizations accuse Israel of blocking sufficient aid deliveries, while Israel claims logistical challenges and says Hamas steals aid.
The U.S. conducts its first airdrop of food aid to Gaza on March 2nd, delivering 38,000 ready-to-eat meals.
Reports emerge that some Gazans drown trying to retrieve airdropped aid packages that fall into the sea.
By March 15th, at least 20 people have died from malnutrition and dehydration in Gaza.
On April 1st, seven aid workers are killed during an IDF attack due to a misidentification, leading several charities to pull out of Gaza.
Transcripts
a humanitarian crisis is unfolding in
Gaza as the Israel Hamas War continues
between the struggle to bring Aid in and
an inadequate water supply parts of Gaza
are experiencing a famine ABC News takes
a look at key developments in the aid
and hunger
crisis on October 7th 2023 Hamas
launches a surprised terrorist attack in
southern Israel and Israel responds by
declaring war against Hamas that day
after but though Israel didn't start
this war Israel will finish it Israeli
defense minister yav Galant orders a
quote Complete Siege of Gaza on October
9th cutting electricity to the region
and blocking Fuel and food from entering
the territory from Israel 2 Days Later
the sole remaining Power Station the
Gaza power plant runs out of fuel first
trucks of humanitarian Aid enter Gaza on
October 21st as the rafah border
crossing between Egypt and the Gaza
Strip opens however the Border quickly
closes again after 20 trucks carrying
supplies including food medicine and
water cross into Gaza from the Egyptian
side according to Egyptian State
media 74 trucks will enter over the next
5 days so today I'm pleased to say that
uh another 66 trucks got into Gaza over
the last 24 hours it's the highest
single day delivery so far but again
it's a trickle compared to to what needs
to get in Philipe lazarini commissioner
general of unra United Nations relief
and works agency tells El jazer that 70%
of people have no access to clean water
in southern Gaza where most of the
population has fled to a month since war
was
declared on December 12th Israel opens
Karam Shalom border crossing to allow
more Aid into Gaza for the past few
years the crossing had been a commercial
Crossing it was used to get humanitarian
Aid into Gaza before it was put under
blockade in 2007 December 21st the IPC
initiative releases a report saying 100%
of the population in Gaza is
experiencing a hunger crisis in that
quote virtually all households are
skipping meals every
day on February 20th 2024 the world food
program a un food agency and announces
it is suspending food deliveries to
Northern Gaza until conditions improve
for safer distribution because it
endured quote complete chaos and
violence due to the collapse of civil
order some Aid organizations have
accused Israel of not providing enough
authorization to deliver sufficient Aid
and even when it does give authorization
heavy fighting makes it difficult to
deliver that Aid Israel denies the
accusations and said the UN its partners
and other Aid agencies IES have created
logistical challenges resulting in a
bottleneck the Israeli government said
Hamas often steals Aid meant for
civilians the UN and Hamas dispute the
respective
claims the US conducts its first airdrop
of food Aid to Gaza on March 2nd
airdropping pallets with more than
38,000 ready to eat meals reports will
later emerge that some gazin are
drowning trying to obtain airdrop
packages that fall into the
sea 5 months into the war according to
the Hamas run Gaza Ministry of Health at
least 20 people have died from
malnutrition and dehydration while wfp
reports that enough food to quote feed
the entire population is sitting outside
Gaza on March 15th in a since deleted
post on X Israeli officials claim an
average of 126 trucks are entering Gaza
daily and that there is no limit on the
amount of Aid that can enter Gaza but a
new report released on March 18th from
the IPC initiative says famine is quote
imminent in Northern
Gaza seven Aid workers were killed
during an IDF attack on April 1st with
footage of the aftermath emerging the
next day it was a mistake that followed
a
misidentification at night during a war
in a very complex conditions it
shouldn't have happened the organization
says it plans to pause its operations in
the region and several Charities
announced they are pulling out of
Gaza a April 5th Israel agrees to allow
more Aid into Gaza amid new pressure
from the
US 468 a trucks enter Gaza on April 9th
according to Israeli officials the
highest number in a single day since the
War
Began the following day on April 10th US
agency for International Development
administrator Samantha power testified
on Capitol Hill that it is quote
credible to assess that famine is
occurring in parts of Gaza as Comm
commities Barrel toward famine as chera
and measles spread as violence continues
to claim countless lives the world has
largely remained
silent and that must change and it has
to change now the International
Community must give more it must do more
and it has to care more
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