A dire warning has been issued by the United Nations, highlighting that the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas is propelling the entire Gaza Strip into an "imminent" famine. The Global Hunger Monitoring System, supported by the UN, reports that over half a million people in the Gaza Strip are currently enduring catastrophic conditions.
Despite repeated alerts to the conflicting parties about the escalating destruction and deprivation of essential resources in Gaza, the situation continues to worsen. The UN Security Council is actively engaged in negotiations on a resolution aimed at enhancing aid deliveries to address the deteriorating conditions in the enclave.
The root cause of the crisis lies in Israel's extensive offensive in Gaza, launched in retaliation for a surprise attack by Hamas on southern Israel on October 7, resulting in a reported 1,200 casualties and over 200 individuals taken hostage according to Israeli estimates. Tragically, the death toll among Palestinians from Israeli attacks in Gaza since October 7 has now reached a staggering 20,000.
Compounding the crisis, the volume of aid materials, including crucial food supplies, entering the enclave has witnessed a significant decline, exacerbating the severe shortage of food in Gaza. The gravity of the situation underscores the pressing need for urgent international intervention to avert a humanitarian catastrophe in the region.
(With Agency Inputs)
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