The government of Mexico, through its Ministry of Foreign Affairs (SRE), issued an urgent appeal on Saturday for unrestricted humanitarian access to the Gaza Strip following the United Nations-backed declaration of famine in the region of Palestine. The statement emphasized that “hunger is a grave affront to human dignity” and condemned its use as a weapon of war.
Mexico’s position aligns with growing international concern after the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) confirmed that Gaza has entered Phase 5—the highest level of famine.
According to the IPC’s latest report, over 514,000 people are currently experiencing catastrophic hunger, with projections indicating that the number could rise to 641,000 by the end of September.
Tras la declaración de hambruna en Gaza por la Organización de las Naciones Unidas, la @SRE_mx se suma al llamado urgente que hace la ONU, para que se permita el acceso inmediato de ayuda humanitaria en la zona afectada, al tiempo que reitera su llamado urgente a la paz.
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— Relaciones Exteriores (@SRE_mx) August 24, 2025
The declaration of Phase 5 famine comes amid a total blockade imposed by Israeli forces since May, which has prevented the entry of food, water, and medical supplies.
The UN’s Famine Review Committee described the situation as “entirely man-made” and warned that starvation-related deaths will escalate rapidly without an immediate ceasefire and full-scale humanitarian response.
Mexico’s Foreign Ministry reiterated its support for the UN’s call and urged all parties to facilitate aid delivery. “The time for hesitation has passed,” the IPC committee stated, adding that the famine is spreading from Gaza City to Deir al-Balah and Khan Younis.
The humanitarian toll continues to mount. Since the start of the war on October 7, 2023, more than 62,622 Palestinians have been killed and over 157,000 injured.
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk directly accused the Zionist colony of using hunger as a weapon and noted that this constituted a war crime under international law. Aid groups have echoed this concern, warning that bureaucratic restrictions and military interference are obstructing life-saving assistance.
Despite limited airdrops and convoy deliveries, the volume of aid reaching Gaza remains far below what is needed.
The UN and humanitarian partners continue to advocate for safe, unimpeded access, noting that many vulnerable groups—including children, the elderly, and people with disabilities—are unable to evacuate or reach aid distribution points.
Mexico’s statement adds diplomatic weight to mounting global pressure on the Israeli entity to lift the blockade and allow humanitarian relief. The SRE emphasized that peace and dignity must be restored and that the international community has a moral obligation to act.
