Gaza Herald – As Eid al-Fitr approaches, fears of famine are intensifying in the Gaza Strip, with nearly empty shelves and soaring food prices deepening the suffering of civilians under the ongoing blockade and restricted aid access.
Human rights organizations have warned that limiting food supplies and controlling their flow could push Gaza into a widespread hunger crisis, especially as most crossings remain closed and only limited goods are allowed in.
On the ground, residents’ testimonies reflect the scale of the crisis. One civilian said: “Prices have turned into a monster devouring us… We can no longer provide food for our children.” Another added: “We stand helpless in front of our hungry children, unable to secure even a simple meal.”
Others described the disappearance of basic goods from markets. “There are no vegetables to ease hunger and no meat to strengthen our bodies… Gaza is returning to hunger again,” highlighting the point that an entire city is being pushed slowly toward famine, and the world is watching.
Residents also reported that children are going to bed hungry, as essential items like meat, poultry, and eggs vanish from markets and vegetable prices skyrocket, making daily survival increasingly difficult.
Despite the partial reopening of Kerem Abu Salem crossing for limited aid and fuel deliveries, supplies remain far below what is needed, leaving more than two million people facing growing food insecurity and the real threat of famine.
