Middle East Crisis: Live Updates from Gaza, Lebanon and the Security Council as Famine Looms
November 12, 2024, 12:00 PM
Gaza: Hunger and Despair Deepen
The situation in the Gaza Strip has deteriorated rapidly in recent weeks, with widespread hunger and malnutrition now threatening the lives of thousands. The Israeli blockade has severely restricted the flow of food and essential supplies into the territory, leaving many families struggling to survive.
According to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), over two million people in Gaza are now food insecure, with more than half of them facing severe food shortages. The agency has warned that the situation is “dire” and that a full-blown famine could be imminent.
Lebanon: Economic Crisis Worsens
The economic crisis in Lebanon has reached unprecedented levels, with the value of the Lebanese lira plummeting and inflation soaring. The crisis has led to widespread poverty, unemployment, and food insecurity.
The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) has estimated that over 80% of the Lebanese population is now living in poverty. The crisis has also led to a sharp increase in hunger and malnutrition, with over two million people now food insecure.
Security Council Meeting
The United Nations Security Council is set to hold an emergency meeting today to discuss the worsening humanitarian crisis in the Middle East. The meeting was requested by the Palestinian Authority, which has called on the Council to take immediate action to prevent a famine in Gaza.
The United States, which has been a strong supporter of Israel in the past, has said that it is “deeply concerned” about the situation in Gaza. The US has called on Israel to ease the blockade and allow more food and essential supplies into the territory.
International Response
The international community has been slow to respond to the humanitarian crisis in the Middle East. The United Nations has appealed for $500 million in emergency funding to help meet the needs of those affected by the conflict, but only a small portion of that funding has been received.
Humanitarian organizations have also called on the international community to take action to prevent a famine in Gaza. They have urged the United States and other countries to pressure Israel to ease the blockade and allow more food and essential supplies into the territory.
Outlook
The outlook for the Middle East is grim. The conflict in Gaza shows no signs of abating, and the economic crisis in Lebanon is only getting worse. The international community must take immediate action to prevent a famine in Gaza and to address the broader humanitarian crisis in the region.
Middle East crisis: Live updates from Gaza, Lebanon and the Security Council as famine looms
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