Starvation in Gaza as a Weapon of War

Israel accused of using starvation in Gaza as a weapon of war, aid groups say too little food is being allowed in and armed gangs are looting aid. NPR covers all sides of the conflict.

Conviction of Father in Starvation Death of 6-Year-Old Son

A man in northern Arizona was convicted of first-degree murder and other crimes in the 2020 starvation death of his 6-year-old son, who was locked in a closet for 16 hours a day for a month. The boy weighed only 18 pounds at the time of his death.

Two Brothers Start Soup Kitchen in Gaza to Combat Starvation

Two brothers in Gaza, Hani and Mahmoud Almadhoun, have started a soup kitchen to combat starvation in the region amidst a lack of humanitarian aid. The kitchen now serves around 3,000 people daily and has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars online to purchase food locally.

Israeli Airstrike Kills Aid Workers in Gaza

An Israeli airstrike killed six international aid workers with the World Central Kitchen charity and their Palestinian driver in Gaza while delivering food. The deaths prompted multiple charities to suspend aid deliveries to Palestinians on the brink of starvation.

Kenya cult deaths

Kenya's government is handing over the bodies of 429 members of a doomsday cult, led by Paul Mackenzie, who asked followers to starve themselves to death to meet Jesus. The bodies showed signs of starvation and strangulation. Mackenzie faces charges including murder and the trial begins on April 23.

Imminent Famine in North Gaza

The U.N. warns of imminent famine in north Gaza due to high levels of starvation, despite urgent calls for help and limited aid.

Humanitarian Crisis in Northern Gaza

Palestinians in northern Gaza are struggling to find food and water, facing starvation.

Catastrophic Hunger in Gaza and Haiti

Catastrophic hunger is imminent in northern Gaza and approaching in Haiti, with hundreds of thousands of people struggling to avoid starvation. International food security experts and aid groups are warning about the dire situation caused by ongoing conflicts and gang violence.

Aid Delivery to Gaza

An aid ship loaded with 200 tons of food set sail from Cyprus to Gaza to address the starvation crisis in the territory amidst the Israel-Hamas war.

Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza Strip

Israeli academics sign petition urging government to prevent starvation in Gaza Strip, U.S. sends aid to Gaza, U.N. warns of tragic conditions in northern Gaza, IDF intercepts rockets from Lebanon, Biden pushes for cease-fire and prisoner exchange in Gaza, CIA Director meets with Mossad for hostage talks, Biden addresses frustrations with Netanyahu, U.S. provides food aid to Gaza amidst reports of starvation

Starvation Death of Disabled Brother

Paul Ferguson sentenced to a minimum of 30 years in prison for the starvation death of his disabled brother. His mother was also convicted in the case. The abuse included punishments like ice baths and feeding hot sauce.