Catastrophic famine in Gaza: Unprecedented levels of hunger post-October 7th. A real population-based study from the Gaza Strip
The study reveals a severe food insecurity and hunger crisis in the Gaza Strip, exacerbated by the ongoing damaging attacks by Israeli forces. These findings underscore the urgent need for immediate and sustained humanitarian assistance to address the critical food security and nutritional needs of the Gazan population.
Authors
- MoezAlIslam E. Faris (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7970-2616)
- Ayman S. Abutair (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0756-9833)
- Noor A. Nofal
- Kafa I. Ghaben
- Reham M. Elfarra
- Rawan M. Firwana
- Shaimaa A. Shamaly
- Samar S. AbuSamra
- Noor A. Abedalrahim
- Mhran K. Alshawaf
- Moayad I. Alron
- Reem A. Badawi
- Madleen M. AbuHajjaj
- Rania M. Al Shatali
- Nida. A. Barqawi
- Sara S. Alqeeq
- Amal M. Firwana
- Hanan S. Bashir
Institutions
- Al-Azhar University – Gaza (PS)
- Applied Science Private University (JO)
- Islamic University of Gaza (PS)
- Palestine Technical College (PS)
- Ministry of Health (JO)
- University of Palestine (PS)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2025-05-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0309854
- Citations
- 12
- Primary Topic
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 33.78