The United Nations has officially declared famine in Gaza, marking the first such declaration ever recorded in the Middle East. According to a UN monitoring body, this catastrophic situation could have been avoided if aid corridors had not been systematically blocked, leaving families without basic necessities.
Under a strict blockade, Gaza’s residents have faced severe shortages of food, clean water and medicine for weeks. "My daughter has no food, no medicine," says a mother caring for her malnourished child. "Because of the siege and famine, my daughter’s health has deteriorated."
Data from the UN suggest that thousands of families are teetering on the brink of starvation, with malnutrition rates among young children soaring. The humanitarian body warns that without immediate intervention and the unimpeded entry of aid, the crisis will deepen and potentially spread beyond Gaza’s borders.
Global leaders and activists are now calling for urgent action. Many say opening safe corridors for aid delivery and lifting restrictions are critical steps to stem the fallout. This famine declaration serves as a stark reminder of the human cost when politics block life-saving assistance.
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'My daughter has no food, no medicine': UN declares famine in Gaza
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