‘Strong likelihood’ of imminent famine in northern Gaza, food experts warn, as Israel continues siege

Looming catastrophe' will dwarf anything we have seen so far' in Gaza since 7 October 2023, famine review committee says

There is a strong likelihood that famine is imminent in areas" of the northern Gaza Strip, a committee of global food security experts warned on Friday, as Israel claims to be pursuing a military offensive against Palestinian militant group Hamas in the area.

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) said in a rare alert.