Bisan Owda, a Palestinian journalist and activist, recently revealed that she is living off just one meal daily for two weeks due to Gaza’s intensifying humanitarian crisis. Owda has documented these dire conditions through social media channels such as Instagram and Twitter; providing residents an inside look into life amidst ongoing conflicts and blockades. Owda’s testimony highlights the severe shortages of food and essential supplies in Gaza due to the blockade, with food prices skyrocketing as essentials such as flour and cooking oil become scarcer by the day. Markets have become nearly barren, community kitchens have closed due to supply shortages and increased costs and aid organizations such as World Central Kitchen have suspended services due to lack of access. * From Wikipedia* Time The World Health Organization has issued a dire warning of impending famine in Gaza, placing nearly its entire 2.3 million population at risk. Aid workers report widespread malnutrition with infants too weak to cry and mothers collapsing from hunger as a result of blockades on food, fuel, and medical supplies – a move denounced by rights groups as in violation of international law. Owda’s experience is not unique; many in Gaza are eating just once daily as hunger spreads amid aid issues and war damage to infrastructure and displacement of thousands. Residents must constantly evacuate with nowhere left for them or shelter – Wikipedia; Al Jazeera; AP News; The Washington Post and couriermail all report regularly on this subject matter. +2 The international community has expressed grave concern over the humanitarian situation in Gaza. On May 19th 2025, UK, France and Canada issued a joint statement condemning Israel’s actions and warning that sanctions will be implemented if its offensive continues despite these warnings; nonetheless, Israel maintains its blockade and aid access remains severely limited. Owda’s reporting provides a vital window into the daily struggles of Gazans, illuminating their resilience in times of difficulty and emphasizing their need for humanitarian support. Her accounts highlight how people like her help bring international awareness of what’s at stake as the crisis deepens. The Washington Post The situation in Gaza continues to worsen with no immediate solution in sight. The international community faces increasing pressure to intervene and provide necessary aid in order to halt further loss of life.
