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UN Warns of Looming Famine in Gaza as Aid Deliveries Fall Short

Israeli strikes intensify while limited aid access and looting exacerbate Gaza's humanitarian crisis.

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Overview

  • UN Secretary-General António Guterres warns that Gaza faces an imminent famine, with two million residents at risk of starvation due to insufficient aid deliveries.
  • Israel has authorized 107 aid trucks to enter Gaza, but UN estimates indicate 500 daily truckloads are required to meet basic needs.
  • The World Food Programme reports that 15 of its aid trucks were looted in southern Gaza, further complicating relief efforts.
  • Israeli military operations continue with over 75 targets struck, reportedly killing dozens, including 28 as per Palestinian sources.
  • UN and humanitarian organizations call for unhindered aid access, citing the dire situation as the conflict’s most severe phase.