Israel Releases Video Claiming Abundance in Gaza, Contradicting reports of Severe Hunger
A video released by the Israeli Ministry depicts scenes of apparent normalcy in Gaza, showcasing restaurants serving food like meat and squid, crowded ice cream parlors, and smiling people. The video concludes with the statement: “There is food in Gaza, any other statement is a lie.”
This release directly contradicts widespread reports and evidence of severe hunger among the Palestinian population in Gaza, including images of children suffering from malnutrition. Even former U.S. President Donald Trump acknowledged the existence of famine in Gaza. The situation has become so dire that discussing food in Gaza feels increasingly inappropriate, according to some observers.
The Israeli Ministry’s claim dismisses the hunger crisis as pro-Palestinian propaganda, attributing no blame to Hamas or the actions of Israeli leadership. This stance stands in opposition to accounts from independent sources, such as chef José Andrés, whose NGO, World Central Kitchen, lost seven staff members in an Israeli attack.Andrés stated his organization could no longer provide meals in Gaza due to the lack of available food.The video, purportedly showing Gaza in July 2025, has been widely circulated and promoted on social media. Its presentation, including graphic design and color schemes, bears a resemblance to those used by Amnesty International, as noted by journalist lavina Martini.
However, the video’s attempt to portray a thriving Gaza is considered highly improbable given the documented circumstances. the images present a stark contrast to estimates from organizations like Emergency, which report at least a thousand people have been killed in the last two months while attempting to access humanitarian aid.Despite the overwhelming evidence of a humanitarian crisis, the video has garnered important attention, reaching over three million views on YouTube within twenty-four hours of its English-language release. This highlights the Israeli Ministry’s reliance on this narrative and perhaps others, in an effort to counter prevailing perceptions of the situation in Gaza.
