The IPC report projected a risk of famine could occur by the end of May 2024.
Palestinians gather to receive aid outside an UNRWA warehouse as Gaza residents face crisis levels of hunger in Gaza City, March 18, 2024.
Palestinians gather to receive aid outside an UNRWA warehouse as Gaza residents face crisis levels of hunger in Gaza City March 18, 2024.Currently, the IPC classifies governorates in the south of Gaza, including Deir al-Balah, Khan Younis and Rafah, in its Phase 4 category, meaning very high levels of malnutrition and only able to mitigate a lack of food through emergency strategies or a liquidation of assets.
MORE: Hundreds of truckloads of aid for Gaza stuck as more lives lost to malnutrition, some aid organizations say "This war is causing an entire generation of children to lose their childhood and future. Imagine watching your baby perish in front of your eyes, simply because you cannot get her the food she needs? Imagine hearing your children's cries for bread, but there is nothing you can give them? The situation is simply unbearable, unjustifiable and needs to stop immediately," Tibi said.
The Israeli government, under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has said it's determined to destroy Hamas and plans to invade Rafah, a city in southern Gaza where it says Hamas leaders are hiding and where Israeli officials believe some of the hostages are being kept in tunnels. Israeli officials have said Hamas steals aid once it enters Gaza and claim looting is also a problem. Israel continues to deny all accusations that it isn't letting enough aid into Gaza, and encourages other countries to send in aid, with Israeli officials saying the U.N., its partners and other aid agencies have created logistical challenges, resulting in a bottleneck. The U.N. disputes these claims.
Norge Siste Nytt, Norge Overskrifter
Similar News:Du kan også lese nyheter som ligner på denne som vi har samlet inn fra andre nyhetskilder.
Report says famine is 'imminent' in northern Gaza as Israel launches another raid on main hospital70% of residents in northern Gaza are facing hunger, in the wake of Israeli invasion, prompting international organizations to call for the streamlining of aid delivery.
Les mer »
Live blog: UN-backed Gaza famine report is 'appalling indictment': GuterresIsraeli aggression on besieged Gaza — now in its 164th day — has killed at least 31,726 Palestinians and wounded 73,792 others as Israel’s Netanyahu rejects calls for a ceasefire.
Les mer »
UN report says 'famine is imminent' in northern GazaThe alarming report came as Israel faces mounting pressure from even its closest allies to streamline the entry of aid into the Gaza Strip.
Les mer »
Famine imminent in north Gaza by May, urgent intervention needed: UNThe situation is particularly dire in the north of Gaza where there are about 300,000 people, the UN says.
Les mer »
U.N. Sounds Alarm on ‘Imminent Famine’ in Northern GazaThe World Food Programme said a humanitarian ceasefire was the only way to stave off mass starvation.
Les mer »
UN says famine ‘imminent’ in northern Gaza as Israel launches another raid on the main hospitalThe European Union’s top diplomat said the impending famine was “entirely man-made” as “starvation is used as a weapon of war.”
Les mer »