Organizations, Countries and Leading Figures on Famine in Gaza

A wide range of international organizations, countries, and leading figures are expressing serious concerns about

the unfolding situation in Gaza, with many explicitly stating that famine is occurring or imminent.

Organizations

Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC): This UN-backed body, responsible for assessing food

security globally, has issued an alert stating the “worst-case scenario of famine is currently playing out in

Gaza.” They’ve confirmed that key famine thresholds for food consumption and acute malnutrition have been

reached, particularly in Gaza City.

United Nations:

• Secretary-General António Guterres declared that Gaza is “on the brink of famine” and that the alert

confirms what the UN has feared.

• UN agencies like UNICEF and WFP have also sounded alarms, stating that children in Gaza are trapped in

a nightmare, and many are suffering from severe acute malnutrition and dying from hunger-related causes.

OHCHR: Warns starvation is being used as a weapon of war — a crime under international law — and urges

unimpeded access for impartial humanitarian organizations.

UNRWA: Highlights widespread malnutrition — particularly among children — and severe shortages of food,

water, and medicine; notes aid has been blocked for extended periods.

International Criminal Court (ICC): Is investigating the situation in Palestine and has sought/issued arrest

warrants against Israeli and Hamas figures — including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant — on charges that include the war crime of using starvation as a method of

warfare.

Humanitarian Organizations: 100+ aid and rights groups — including Doctors Without Borders, Save the

Children, and Oxfam — warn of mass starvation and press governments for action. Groups such as CARE,

Gaza Soup Kitchen, and MedGlobal report catastrophic conditions on the ground.

Countries

United Kingdom: Condemns Israeli military operations in Gaza City and flags grave humanitarian

consequences and possible violations of international humanitarian law.

Australia, Germany, Italy, New Zealand: Join the UK in condemning the operation and highlighting the

crisis.

United States: While President Trump has acknowledged “real starvation” and urged more aid, U.S. policy

has also been criticized over enabling the GHF system and withdrawing from key efforts.

Saudi Arabia: Condemns Israel’s decision to occupy Gaza City, denounces starvation and brutality, and

reiterates a two-state solution.

France: Issues strong condemnation and joins calls for a ceasefire.

Other countries: Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Ireland, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania,

Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland sign

statements condemning denial of humanitarian assistance and calling for a ceasefire.

Leading Figures

UN Secretary-General António Guterres: A leading voice highlighting the severity of the crisis.

ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan: Moves to hold Israeli and Hamas leaders to account underscore the gravity of

starvation allegations.

Donald Trump: Recently acknowledged the “real starvation” in Gaza and pressed Israel on aid delivery.

UN agency officials & humanitarian leaders: Figures such as Pess Smith (WFP), Sofia Sprechmann

(CARE), and Avril Benoit (MSF) have all raised alarm about the famine situation.