Hunger in Gaza

Harrowing images out of Gaza have sparked international outrage… and dispute.

Scenes of hunger and desperation have been circling the globe, with the U.N.-backed food security group warning that “the worst-case scenario of famine is currently playing out” in Gaza. The U.N. says 14 people died of starvation on Monday, and the Hamas-run health ministry says the total death toll since October 7 has surpassed 60,000.

Israel has instituted humanitarian pauses to fighting and increased food deliveries, though Prime Minister Netanyahu says reports of famine are Hamas propaganda and maintains “there is no starvation in Gaza.”

President Trump disagrees, saying there’s “real starvation” and promising the U.S. will “set up food centers” in Gaza to help. The U.N. celebrated “progress” but said only “vast amounts” of aid will prevent famine.

CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVE
The threat of famine in a war zone can leave us feeling heartbroken and helpless. Remember: the God who fed His people manna in the desert still reigns. Pray that Palestinians would hope in Christ, the Bread of Heaven, and that He’d provide their daily bread.

“Your Father knows the things you need before you ask him. Therefore, you should pray like this: Our Father in heaven, your name be honored as holy. Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And do not bring us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.”
Matthew 6:8-13 (CSB) (read full passage)