UN-backed data undercuts viral Gaza famine claims as child malnutrition falls
UN-backed data indicates a significant decline in child malnutrition cases in Gaza, falling from a peak of 17,384 in August 2025 to 3,043 by March 2026. This trend contradicts viral claims of widespread famine in the region, which have influenced international narratives and pressure on Israel. Humanitarian aid delivery has increased substantially since the establishment of the U.S.-led Civil-Military Coordination Center in October 2025.
- ▪Child malnutrition cases in Gaza peaked at 17,384 in August 2025 before declining to 3,043 by March 2026, according to UN-backed data.
- ▪The decline in malnutrition cases represents an approximately 83% drop over seven months.
- ▪Most remaining malnutrition cases are now classified as moderate or linked to chronic medical and genetic conditions.
- ▪Weekly truck deliveries into Gaza increased from 1,300 to 4,200 after the Civil-Military Coordination Center was established.
- ▪The percentage of trucks diverted en route dropped from 90% to 1% following the center's implementation.
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Israel UN-backed data undercuts viral Gaza famine claims as child malnutrition falls Child malnutrition cases peaked at 17,384 in August 2025 before falling to 3,043 by March 2026, per World Food Programme-based data By Efrat Lachter Fox News Published April 29, 2026 6:00am EDT | Updated April 26, 2026 12:00pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Hamas has 'weaponized hunger,' says Rebeccah Heinrichs Hudson Institute senior fellow Rebeccah Heinrichs discusses ceasefire talks between the United States and Hamas collapsing and growing pressure on Israel to allow aid into Gaza on 'Fox Report.' NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! EXCLUSIVE: A surge in online claims warning of famine in Gaza is gaining traction across social…
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