Palestinian International Organization for Peace and Human Rights

July 31, 2025

What happened?

A report dated July 31, 2025, indicated that the entry of limited quantities of aid had not ended the food shortage in Gaza, and addressed the problems of its distribution and the security of its access to civilians.

Impact of the incident on civilians

The population needs regular supplies and transparent delivery channels instead of relying on intermittent income that does not cover the minimum needs.

The right of the population to relief

The right to food and water is linked to the right to life and health. International humanitarian law prohibits the starvation of civilians as a method of warfare and requires respect for the rules governing humanitarian access and the protection of aid workers and beneficiaries.

What is needed to protect the population?

These developments necessitate careful monitoring of the facts related to the issue of “opening limited aid corridors does not end fears of famine in Gaza,” making information available to affected families, providing treatment, relief or redress according to the nature of the harm, and distinguishing between proven information and legal characterization that requires a competent investigation.

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