Gaza's Hunger Crisis Deepens Amidst Escalating Conflict

Hunger is worsening among Palestinians in Gaza as the United Nations General Assembly prepares to vote on a ceasefire resolution. The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has resulted in hundreds of civilian deaths, with most of Gaza's population displaced and struggling to find food and refuge. The UN World Food Programme has reported that half of the population is starving. The General Assembly resolution, although not binding, carries political weight and reflects global views. The US, which vetoed a Security Council resolution for a ceasefire, did not send a representative on a recent visit to the Rafah border crossing with Gaza. The vote is expected to garner greater support than the previous call for a humanitarian truce.