IPC report on Gaza famine shows ‘scale of the humanitarian catastrophe caused by genocidal policies implemented by Netanyahu government against Palestinian people in Gaza,’ says Foreign Ministry
What encourages Israel and makes it reckless is its war crimes and violations of international law that have gone unpunished to date, the Turkish Foreign Ministry said on Saturday, commenting on the confirmation of famine in the Palestinian enclave.
In a statement, the ministry cited the UN-backed report by the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), confirming famine in Gaza as of Aug. 15 with reasonable evidence, stressing that it highlighted once again “the scale of the humanitarian catastrophe caused by the genocidal policies implemented by the (Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin) Netanyahu government against the Palestinian people in Gaza.”
The ministry said that ensuring a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, holding those responsible accountable before international courts, and keeping humanitarian aid corridors open without interruption are among the most fundamental obligations of international law and humanity.
“Türkiye will continue to firmly support the legitimate struggle of the Palestinian people,” the statement added.
The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) initiative has confirmed famine in Gaza City and projected its spread to Deir al-Balah and Khan Younis by the end of September.
Israel rejected the report, claiming it relied on “biased sources” and “methodological gaps.” The Israeli military argued the findings were “influenced by Hamas.”
According to the Gaza Health Ministry, starvation-related deaths have risen to 281 since October 2023, including 114 children.
Since March 2, Israel has kept all Gaza crossings closed, barring humanitarian aid despite large aid convoys stranded at the border. Overall, it has killed more than 62,600 Palestinians in the enclave since October 2023, and rendered it uninhabitable.
