Cindy McCain, the director of the World Food Program, said starvation is entrenched in northern Gaza and is “moving its way south.”
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Parts of Gaza Are in Famine, World Food Program Chief Says
The remarks by Cindy McCain do not constitute an official declaration of famine, but she said the assessment was based on “what we have seen” on the ground.
Surrounded by Fighters and Haunted by Famine, Sudan City Fears Worst
A powerful paramilitary group has encircled El Fasher, the last remaining obstacle to domination of the sprawling Darfur region, raising alarm about mass killings if the city is taken.
Here’s What to Know About the Hunger Crisis in Gaza
“The food production system has been completely obliterated, and the lack of entry of emergency aid within a short time has created a free fall,” a United Nations official said.
Few Signs of Progress on Aid to Gaza After Israeli Pledges
Israel promised last week to open a border crossing and a port to aid shipments, but it is not clear when either change will occur. Israel and the U.N. also disagree on how much aid is reaching Gaza.
Blinken Presses Israel Over Its Announcement of New Aid Routes
Under pressure from President Biden, Israel said it would allow new aid routes into Gaza, but it remains to be seen when they will open or how much they will provide.
Israel Agrees to Open Erez Crossing for Gaza Aid After Biden Pressure, U.S. Says
Israel has come under rising pressure from U.S. officials and humanitarian agencies to allow more aid into Gaza, amid warnings that famine is looming.
7 Aid Workers Killed in Gaza Were Known for a Passion for Helping Others
Gaza has been the deadliest place for aid workers since the Oct. 7 attacks.
In Yemen, Conflict and Hunger Stalk a Lean Ramadan
Airstrikes, crippling inflation and a drop in foreign aid are raising alarms about a new humanitarian crisis in the world’s poorest Arab country.
Second Boat Carrying Aid to Gaza Departs Cyprus
World Central Kitchen, the charity founded by the chef José Andrés, said barges were carrying almost 400 tons of rice, pasta, flour, canned vegetables and proteins.