"Israel-Hamas War Escalates, UN Warns of Catastrophic Hunger Crisis and Famine in Gaza"

The World Food Programme (WFP) has warned of a "catastrophic hunger crisis" intensifying in Gaza as Israeli military operations escalate. The WFP called for a resumption of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas that broke down last week, as the renewed fighting makes the distribution of aid almost impossible and endangers the lives of humanitarian workers. The WFP reached approximately 250,000 people in just one week during the previous ceasefire, but this progress is now being lost. The United States has also called for Israel to allow more fuel and humanitarian aid into Gaza, as conditions in the south of the territory worsen.