'Strong likelihood' famine imminent in north Gaza, say food security experts

There is a “strong likelihood that famine is imminent in areas” of the northern Gaza Strip, a committee of global food security experts warn, as Israel pursues a military offensive against Hamas.

“Immediate action, within days not weeks, is required from all actors who are directly taking part in the conflict, or have influence on its conduct, to avert and alleviate this catastrophic situation,” the independent Famine Review Committee (FRC) says in a rare alert.

The warning comes just days ahead of a US deadline for Israel to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza or face potential restrictions on US military aid.

‘Strong likelihood’ famine imminent in north Gaza, say food security experts

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