UNICEF: Famine in Gaza Caused by Israeli Blockade, Not Food Shortage
August 25, 2025 | Source: Tempo | by Sita Planasari
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The famine crisis in Gaza is a direct result of obstructed aid delivery by Israel, not a lack of available food, according to UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell on Sunday, amid reports of children dying from starvation.
“Children have been spending months and months without sufficient food,” Russell told CBS, as reported by Anadolu. She added, “We see just a horrible situation where children are on the verge of starvation and ultimately dying from starvation.”
Russell, a lawyer from the United States, emphasized that the crisis could have been prevented, stating that food supplies are available nearby but cannot reach residents in need.
In response to the Israeli government’s denial of famine conditions, Russell defended the UN’s assessment. She explained that the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), which confirmed the presence of famine in northern Gaza, is conducted by independent experts. This classification relies on key indicators, including levels of food scarcity, malnutrition rates, and the number of famine-related deaths.
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