UN Warns Narrow Window to Prevent Gaza Famine Amid Israeli Bombardment

UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Tom Fletcher has warned that the narrow window to prevent famine from spreading in Gaza, particularly to Deir al-Balah and Khan Yunis, is rapidly closing amid ongoing Israeli military operations against Hamas. The UN highlights the dire humanitarian situation, with hundreds of thousands at risk of famine and over 387 Palestinians, including children, having died from malnutrition since the conflict escalated. Despite more than 1,900 aid trucks entering Gaza, the aid remains insufficient to meet growing needs, as Israel continues its blockade and military offensive. Fletcher called for an immediate ceasefire, protection of civilians, unrestricted humanitarian access, and the implementation of International Court of Justice measures to prevent genocidal acts. The situation is exacerbated by displacement orders and the financial burdens faced by Palestinian families, who struggle to relocate amid the violence and lack of income. International appeals for peace and increased aid delivery intensify as the humanitarian crisis deepens and protests grow in the region.