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Starvation Crisis Looms In Northern Gaza Amid Blockade

Humanitarian aid waiting to be picked up on the Palestinian side of the Kerem Shalom aid crossing in the Gaza Strip, Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)

A recent report from the Famine Early Warning System Network has raised concerns about the escalating levels of starvation in northern Gaza, attributing it to Israel's stringent blockade on food and aid. The report predicts that deaths from starvation could reach famine levels as early as next month if the current situation persists.

The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas militants has severely impacted northern Gaza, with restrictions on aid exacerbating the humanitarian crisis. Despite some temporary increases in aid deliveries, recent data shows that Israel has once again significantly limited access to essential supplies in the region.

FEWS Net warns that without a change in policy, the number of daily deaths from starvation and related illnesses in northern Gaza could rise to alarming levels in the coming months. The internationally recognized threshold for declaring a famine is two or more deaths per day per 10,000 people, a threshold that northern Gaza is at risk of surpassing.

Israel's blockade on food and aid exacerbates the humanitarian crisis.
FEWS Net report warns of rising starvation deaths in northern Gaza.
Conflict between Israel and Hamas militants impacts northern Gaza severely.
Access to essential supplies in northern Gaza significantly limited by Israel.

The United Nations and aid organizations have been advocating for increased access to the region to prevent further suffering among the population. Calls for a ceasefire and unfettered access to humanitarian aid have been made to address the urgent needs of Palestinians in northern Gaza.

The Biden administration, while providing military support to Israel, has also urged for improved treatment of civilians and access to aid deliveries in Gaza. However, political pressures and concerns over potential restrictions on military support have complicated the situation.

Amidst conflicting reports and challenges in data accuracy, the urgency of the situation in northern Gaza remains a critical concern. Efforts to address the humanitarian crisis and prevent further loss of life are paramount in the face of escalating starvation levels.

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