
UN Declares Famine in Gaza: First-Ever in Middle East
The UN declares Gaza’s famine, the first in the Middle East, with over 500,000 facing catastrophic hunger. Immediate ceasefire and aid access urged.
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The UN declares Gaza’s famine, the first in the Middle East, with over 500,000 facing catastrophic hunger. Immediate ceasefire and aid access urged.
Gaza health authorities report 115 deaths from starvation and malnutrition since March as humanitarian conditions worsen amid closed crossings and aid shortages.
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warns of ‘man-made mass starvation’ in Gaza amid ongoing blockade and surging malnutrition deaths. Over 100 aid agencies raise alarm.
A three-month-old’s starvation death in Gaza underscores worsening humanitarian conditions as aid restrictions and conflict create catastrophic food shortages.
Israeli evacuation orders in Deir al-Balah force tens of thousands to flee again as UN warns 87.8% of Gaza faces displacement or military zones.
Haiti grapples with worst hunger crisis in decades as over 5 million face acute food shortages, highlighting global food security challenges on World Hunger Day.
UNRWA warns Gaza’s aid influx is insufficient, with only flour reaching some areas. Over 300 staff killed amid calls for urgent humanitarian access.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warns of a dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza, urging immediate action to ensure aid reaches starving populations amid logistical challenges.
Haiti’s crisis deepens as armed groups expand control, driving displacement and violence amid political paralysis. Over 300,000 displaced since January.