Famine Likely Imminent in Northern Gaza

Experts warn that northern Gaza is on the brink of famine due to escalating violence and a sharp decline in humanitarian aid. The United Nations Famine Review Committee's recent report indicates that 345,000 people, or 16% of Gaza's population, may face catastrophic food insecurity between November 2024 and April 2025. The situation has rapidly deteriorated following Israel's intensified military operations, with aid shipments at their lowest since October 2023. WHO Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus emphasized the urgent need for safe access to food and medical supplies to prevent malnutrition and starvation. The report highlights soaring prices for essential goods, further exacerbating the crisis, as the U.S. calls for Israel to significantly increase aid deliveries. Experts stress that immediate action is necessary from all parties involved in the conflict to avert a humanitarian disaster.