"Catastrophic Famine Looms in Northern Gaza as Aid Trucks Face Armed Gauntlet"

A report from the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) initiative warns that famine is "imminent" in northern Gaza, with the entire population facing high levels of food insecurity due to the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. The report projects that unless an immediate cease-fire occurs, northern Gaza may face famine between mid-March and the end of May, with 70% of the population experiencing "catastrophic" levels of hunger. Multiple United Nations organizations have warned of "catastrophic hunger" in Gaza, especially in the north, where people have resorted to eating bird feed to stave off starvation. Israeli restrictions on the movement of goods and people in and out of Gaza, along with ongoing conflict, have severely limited access to essential supplies and aid, exacerbating the crisis.