Gaza Aid Volume Halves to Under 80 Trucks Daily as UN Warns of Soaring Malnutrition and Famine Risk

Recent claims circulated on social media, including a tweet by Eyal Yakoby, asserted that "The amount of aid flowing into Gaza is unprecedented" and dismissed reports of famine as "disgusting lies." However, official reports from leading humanitarian organizations paint a starkly different picture, indicating a significant decline in aid deliveries and a worsening food security crisis across the Gaza Strip. These organizations consistently highlight severe access restrictions and a looming threat of widespread famine.

Data from the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reveals a drastic reduction in humanitarian aid entering Gaza. The volume of aid trucks has more than halved since early May, plummeting from a daily average of 169 trucks in April to less than 80 trucks per day in June and July. This sharp decline directly contradicts the assertion of "unprecedented" aid flow, underscoring critical shortfalls in meeting the population's urgent needs.

The World Food Programme (WFP) and OCHA have repeatedly warned of a growing likelihood of famine, with the WFP stating that "famine threatens people across Gaza." The UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs noted in July 2025 that July was the worst month for malnutrition-related deaths, with nearly one in five children under five in Gaza City acutely malnourished. OCHA's August 2025 update documented 193 malnutrition-related deaths, including 96 children, and identified nearly 12,000 children under five suffering from acute malnutrition in July alone.

Humanitarian agencies face immense challenges in delivering aid, including persistent access denials, insecurity, and critical fuel shortages. OCHA reports that between 11 and 17 June, nearly 51 percent of planned aid movements across Gaza were denied by Israeli authorities. The WFP has also highlighted that over 116,000 metric tons of food assistance are ready for entry if blockades are lifted, emphasizing that "without funding and access, we cannot save lives."

The severe restrictions on aid entry and distribution have exacerbated the humanitarian catastrophe, pushing Gaza's population to extreme levels of food insecurity. Many families reportedly survive on one meager meal per day, with adults often skipping meals to prioritize children. These conditions have led to a breakdown in civil order, with aid convoys sometimes being offloaded by desperate crowds due to a lack of confidence that assistance will reach them through formal channels.