Dire Famine Strikes Northern Gaza Amid Ongoing Conflict
UN officials report a severe famine in northern Gaza, escalating humanitarian concerns as the crisis spreads south.
- Cindy McCain, World Food Programme executive director, describes the situation in Gaza as a 'full-blown famine' moving south.
- UN and humanitarian groups struggle to deliver aid due to restrictions, despite slight improvements in food availability.
- Ceasefire talks show progress, but a resolution remains uncertain amid continuous warfare.
- Over 34,000 casualties reported in Gaza, predominantly women and children, with infrastructure severely damaged.
- Humanitarian agencies emphasize the urgency of increased aid and access to mitigate the escalating crisis.