Netanyahu Denies Gaza Starvation as WHO Predicts Catastrophic Famine

Gaza's Hunger Crisis: A Stark Contrast Between Netanyahu's Claims and WHO Report Gaza is facing a severe humanitarian crisis, with the World Health Organization (WHO) reporting alarming levels of food insecurity. This stark reality directly contradicts recent statements by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who denied widespread starvation in the region. The WHO's Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) projects a catastrophic famine affecting 470,000 people in Gaza between May and September 2025. This projection is based on assessments of food availability, access, utilization, and stability. The IPC classifies this level of food insecurity as 'Phase 5,' indicating a complete breakdown of livelihoods and widespread death from starvation. "Gaza is one of the worst hunger crises in the world," stated a WHO official in a recent report. The report highlights the impact of the ongoing blockade, conflict, and economic instability on the population's ability to access sufficient food. In contrast, Prime Minister Netanyahu recently stated, "We supply them with about 1.8 million tonnes of food and aid. That's an enormous amount, and that's why people didn't...you didn't have mass starvation at all." This statement, however, fails to address the underlying issues contributing to the widespread food insecurity, and ignores the severity of the situation as reported by international organizations. The discrepancy between these statements and the dire situation on the ground underscores the urgency of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. International aid organizations are calling for increased support to prevent a catastrophic famine and alleviate the suffering of the Gazan population.