Hunger and malnutrition stalk Gazans, a year on from ceasefire

One year after a ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel intended to increase humanitarian aid, widespread hunger and malnutrition continue to affect the Gaza Strip. Despite the terms of the agreement, residents report persistent difficulties in accessing basic food supplies, with many individuals spending hours each day waiting at community kitchens to feed their families.

A recent study by Médecins du Monde highlights the severity of the crisis, reporting that 93 percent of pregnant or breastfeeding women in the territory are exhibiting symptoms of malnutrition. The ongoing food insecurity persists despite the initial expectations that the ceasefire would allow for a significant influx of aid into the region.