All articles tagged with #gaza famine
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Common Dreams
Senator Jeanne Shaheen criticized Israel's blockade for causing a man-made famine in Gaza, highlighting the failure of Congress to act and condemning the ongoing humanitarian crisis, which has led to widespread starvation and international concern.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Guardian
US lawmakers Bernie Sanders and Marjorie Taylor Greene have called for action to address the famine in Gaza, with Sanders criticizing US support for Israel and Greene highlighting civilian suffering, amid conflicting reports and international responses to the crisis.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The New York Times
A UN-backed report has found famine in Gaza, but the U.S. remains largely silent, with officials and allies criticizing Israel's restrictions on aid and its military actions. The Biden administration has not commented, and former President Trump has focused elsewhere, while Israel prepares for a major assault on Gaza amid international criticism of settlement expansion. The situation highlights ongoing tensions and the lack of U.S. pressure to change Israel's conduct in the conflict.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by NPR
A UN-backed panel has declared famine in northern Gaza due to severe food shortages, with over half a million people on the brink of starvation, highlighting the complex process of famine declaration and the urgent need for ceasefire and aid access to prevent further catastrophe.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by BBC
A UN-backed report confirms a man-made famine in Gaza, with over half a million people facing starvation and destitution due to severe aid restrictions and ongoing conflict, leading to widespread malnutrition and suffering among residents, including children and vulnerable populations.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Washington Post
Famine has been officially confirmed in Gaza City, with over half a million people facing catastrophic food shortages due to war, restrictions, and aid collapse, marking the most severe deterioration in food security since monitoring began in 2023. The situation is expected to worsen, with potential spread to other regions, unless immediate international action, including a ceasefire, is taken to prevent further deaths and suffering.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by BBC
A UN-backed report has confirmed famine in Gaza City for the first time, with over half a million people facing catastrophic conditions due to man-made factors, primarily the blockade by Israel, which has restricted aid and worsened the humanitarian crisis amid ongoing conflict. The situation is described as the most severe deterioration since monitoring began, with urgent international response needed to prevent further deaths.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by CNN
Parts of Gaza, including Gaza City, are experiencing confirmed famine due to ongoing conflict and aid restrictions, with malnutrition threatening thousands of children and reports of starvation deaths, despite Israeli and aid agency claims of aid efforts and data disputes.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Reuters
A global hunger monitor reports that famine has affected over 514,000 people in Gaza, with projections rising to 641,000, amid ongoing conflict and aid access issues. Israel disputes the famine claims, citing increased food supplies and data discrepancies, while the UN and other nations warn of a humanitarian catastrophe caused by the conflict.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by NPR
The UK signals potential recognition of a Palestinian state contingent on peace efforts, amid worsening Gaza famine; the EPA proposes reversing climate change regulations, impacting auto emissions standards; and US tariffs are being stockpiled by companies, delaying consumer impact. Other stories include political developments involving Jeffrey Epstein and cultural updates like music reissues.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by CNN
The Gaza Strip is experiencing a severe humanitarian crisis with the worst-case famine scenario unfolding due to conflict, displacement, and restricted access to food and aid, leading to widespread malnutrition and death, while international actors call for urgent action and increased aid access.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by NPR
Gaza's hunger crisis has reached alarming levels with a third of its population experiencing severe food insecurity, but it has not yet been officially declared a famine due to strict international criteria and monitoring challenges. The famine classification involves a five-phase system, with Gaza currently in phase four, indicating an emergency, and some areas close to famine conditions. Official declaration requires review and approval by high-level authorities, and such a label could mobilize increased aid and political action. The situation remains critical, and timely intervention is essential to prevent further loss of life.