UNICEF official says Gaza in ‘catastrophic’ state after months of war

The levels of malnutrition inside the Gaza Strip have reached the levels of famine, where aid begins to flow.

“The situation is catastrophic on the ground in Gaza.” Chaiban said. “After 22 months of war, two months of siege by Israel, people are horrific.”

Recently released data shows that a quarter of Gaza’s population, approximately 500,000 people, look like a famine.

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UNICEF works with the World Food and Food and Agriculture Organization to distribute food and nutrition supplements to Palestinian civilians, but Chaiban warns that commercial access to Gaza is necessary to solve the hunger crisis.

“On our own, we will not be able to meet the needs of two million people,” added Chiban.

Currently, UNICEF has three major requests from the Israeli government and the military, which must agree to enter all aid to Gaza.

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The Palestinians walk near the ruins of the buildings during the Eid Al -Aha holiday, in Gaza City, June 6, 2025. (Reuters/Mahmoud Issa)

UNICEF requires that it complete its efforts through commercial traffic, and issues of double use in things such as water pipes, and more partners allow work inside the pocket.

Humanitarian efforts have increased in recent days, as hundreds of trucks are allowed to distribute aid inside Gaza, along with air drops from platforms by Jordan and the United Arab Emirates. Currently, about 100 trucks per day lead aid to central kitchens and warehouses. The United Nations aims to obtain 400 to 500 trucks per day working to address direct humanitarian concerns.

“What is required is to build on the opportunity and open the human stop,” said Chiban. “To send this aid through all channels and all ways so that you can reach the population.”

Israel’s coordination of government activities in the regions (Cogat) has published this image that reports on humanitarian aid platforms awaiting distribution in Gaza. (Cogat)

UNICEF’s deputy returned from a visit to Gaza this week. While he was there, comic civilians saw wandering, empty markets and young children with malnutrition. I think the war limit is the only sustainable solution to address the expanded crisis.

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“The most important thing is to reach a ceasefire and the release of hostages that should not be held in the Gaza Strip, so that there is relief on a more sustainable basis for people in Gaza who have gone through a terrible situation.”