The World Food Program is among the numerous humanitarian organizations striving to deliver aid to Gaza.
The director of the United Nations‘ food program has raised concerns about a potential famine in northern Gaza and has once again called for a ceasefire in Israel’s conflict with Hamas.
Cindy McCain, the executive director of the World Food Program, emphasized the urgent need for a ceasefire and unrestricted access to provide assistance in Gaza in an interview published on Friday.
The World Health Organization stated that while food availability in the Gaza Strip has slightly improved, the risk of famine remains high in the besieged area, where 2.4 million people reside.
Israel has accused the United Nations and other organizations of delays in aid distribution, while the aid agencies attribute the slow delivery of essential food items to restrictions and inspections imposed by Israel.
The conflict in Gaza began following a major attack by Hamas on Israel on October 7, resulting in over 1,170 deaths, mostly civilians, according to Israeli official data compiled by AFP.
The militants also captured around 250 individuals, with Israel estimating that 128 are still held in Gaza, and 35 may have died.
Israel’s retaliatory actions have resulted in the deaths of at least 34,622 people in Gaza, the majority of whom are women and children, reported the health ministry in the Hamas-controlled territory.
