Live Update 
From the Liveblog of
Thursday, October 17, 2024
From the Liveblog of
Thursday, October 17, 2024
UN-backed report says around 345,000 Gazans to face ‘catastrophic’ hunger in winter
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on Google
A displaced Palestinian boy carries a pot full of food, offered by a charity, in Gaza's Al-Shati refugee camp on October 17, 2024. (Omar al-Qattaa / AFP)
ROME, Italy — Some 345,000 Gazans face “catastrophic” levels of hunger this winter after aid deliveries fell, a UN-backed assessment says, warning of the persistent risk of famine across the Palestinian territory.
This is up from the 133,000 people currently categorized as experiencing “catastrophic food insecurity,” according to a classification compiled by UN agencies and NGOs.
A report released in June by the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) organization found that grim predictions on food insecurity made months earlier were exaggerated.
If you’d like to comment, join
The Times of Israel Community.
The Times of Israel Community.
JOIN THE TOI COMMUNITY
Already a member? Log in here