Gaza's Population Decline Amid War Raises Humanitarian Concerns

The population of Gaza has decreased by 6% since the war began 15 months ago, with over 55,000 deaths and 11,000 missing. This war has left Gaza with catastrophic human and material losses. Israel denies genocide claims despite ICJ's and Pope Francis’s concerns. Food insecurity is escalating.

Over the past 15 months, Gaza's population has dwindled by 6% as ongoing conflict with Israel takes its toll. Around 55,000 Palestinians have been killed, further compounded by 11,000 missing, as per the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS).

The ensuing humanitarian crisis has been marked by catastrophic losses, including the erasure of entire families. More than a million of Gaza's current 2.1 million residents are children under 18, the PCBS highlighted, while Israel faces genocide accusations it denies.

Food insecurity continues to mount, with 22% of Gaza's population at risk of acute hunger. The situation is critical for 3,500 children, underlining the dire need for international humanitarian intervention.

(With inputs from agencies.)