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IPC reports 67% of Gaza in food crisis; Israel disputes

7/24/2026

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IPC reported that 1.4 million people, 67% of Gaza Strip residents, faced crisis or worse food insecurity from July to December 2026.
All five Gaza governorates were classified as Phase 3 “crisis,” with over 200,000 people in Phase 4 “emergency.”
IPC projected that 74,200 children aged 6-59 months would suffer acute malnutrition, including 11,432 severe cases.
COGAT rejected the IPC findings as methodologically flawed.
Israel denied famine claims and said food deliveries far exceed required amounts.

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IPC reported that 1.4 million people, 67% of Gaza Strip residents, faced crisis or worse food insecurity from July to December 2026.
All five Gaza governorates were classified as Phase 3 “crisis,” with over 200,000 people in Phase 4 “emergency.”
IPC projected that 74,200 children aged 6-59 months would suffer acute malnutrition, including 11,432 severe cases.
COGAT rejected the IPC findings as methodologically flawed.
Israel denied famine claims and said food deliveries far exceed required amounts.