1.1 million Gazans are facing “a situation of catastrophic hunger”, close to famine, according to the UN. UN authorities had warned of a “probable” famine by the end of May in the north of the Gaza Strip.
“Without changes in access to humanitarian aid, famine is coming,” warns FAO Deputy Director General Berth Bechdol. A rapid “immediate humanitarian ceasefire” would allow “enough food, medicine and drinking water to enter” the areas to avoid famine.