The director of the Palestinian NGO Network (PNGO), Amjad al-Shawa, said that recent UN reports – particularly the Phase Classification of Food Security report – reveal alarming indicators regarding the Gaza Strip’s humanitarian situation. Israel continues to restrict the entry of aid, particularly that related to the integrated food supply chain, which directly impacts the health of children, women, and the most vulnerable groups, he warned. Shawa added that the crisis is not limited to food, but extends to health, water, psychological well-being, and shelter. He pointed out that the medical supplies entering the Gaza Strip do not exceed 10 percent of the actual needs, amidst a drug shortage estimated at approximately 52 percent of the essential medicines list. The recent impact of storms in the Gaza Strip highlight the scale of the humanitarian collapse and confirm that famine persists in various forms, given Israel’s failure to fulfill its humanitarian obligations.

Source: Egypt Independent December 20, 2025 10:19 UTC