‘Looming catastrophe’: Experts warn of high risk of famine in northern Gaza
Gaza City, Palestine – The United Nations has warned of a “looming catastrophe” in northern Gaza, where more than 200,000 people are facing severe food insecurity.
A report released by the UN’s World Food Programme (WFP) on Tuesday found that the number of people facing food insecurity in northern Gaza has increased by 50% since last year. The report warns that the situation is likely to deteriorate further in the coming months, as the conflict between Israel and Hamas continues and the Israeli blockade of Gaza remains in place.
The WFP report found that the main causes of food insecurity in northern Gaza are:
- The conflict between Israel and Hamas, which has disrupted food production and distribution.
- The Israeli blockade of Gaza, which has limited the import of food and other essential supplies.
- The high cost of food, which has made it difficult for many families to afford to buy enough food.
The WFP report warns that the situation in northern Gaza is “unsustainable” and that “urgent action is needed to prevent a famine.” The report calls for the Israeli blockade of Gaza to be lifted, for the conflict between Israel and Hamas to be resolved, and for more international aid to be provided to Gaza.
The UN’s warning of a looming famine in northern Gaza comes as the humanitarian situation in the territory continues to deteriorate. The Israeli blockade of Gaza has led to a chronic shortage of essential supplies, including food, water, and medicine. The conflict between Israel and Hamas has also caused widespread damage to infrastructure and displacement of families.
The international community has been pressuring Israel to lift the blockade of Gaza, but Israel has so far refused to do so. Israel says that the blockade is necessary to prevent Hamas from smuggling weapons into Gaza. Hamas, on the other hand, says that the blockade is a form of collective punishment that is causing immense suffering to the people of Gaza.
The humanitarian situation in Gaza is one of the worst in the world. The people of Gaza are trapped in a cycle of poverty, violence, and despair. The international community must do more to help the people of Gaza and to pressure Israel to lift the blockade.
‘Looming catastrophe’: Experts warn of high risk of famine in northern Gaza
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