UN says one in five Gaza families eats one meal daily
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The United Nations reported that about one in five families in Gaza are eating only one meal a day. Half of those families ran out of food completely at least once last month. The World Food Programme said three-quarters of households struggled to access markets this month due to cash shortages and high food prices.
Key Facts
- About one in five families in Gaza are eating only one meal a day, according to the UN.
- Half of those families reported running out of food completely at least once last month.
- Three-quarters of households in Gaza struggled to access markets this month due to cash shortages and high prices of basic food items.
- Most food items in Gaza are significantly more expensive than before the escalation of conflict in 2023.
Food Insecurity
UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric told a daily press briefing in New York that about one in five families in Gaza are eating only one meal a day. He said half of those families reported running out of food completely at least once last month. Dujarric cited a World Food Programme report stating that three-quarters of households in Gaza struggled to access markets this month. The difficulties stem from cash shortages and high prices of basic food items.
Market Conditions
Most food items in Gaza are significantly more expensive than before the escalation of conflict in 2023. Dujarric noted that humanitarian workers in the area continue to carry out their duties despite ongoing insecurity and restrictions.
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UN says one in five Gaza families eats one meal daily
