The United Nations has confirmed famine in Gaza, with a top official calling it a "man-made" crisis that demands urgent action. In an interview with CGTN, Olga Cherevko, spokesperson for the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), stressed that only a permanent ceasefire can halt the devastation. 🚨
"This isn’t about natural disasters—it’s about human decisions," Cherevko said, highlighting blocked aid routes and logistical hurdles as major barriers. Over 2 million people face severe food insecurity, with children bearing the brunt. 🍉🚚
While international aid groups scramble to deliver supplies, Cherevko emphasized that sustained peace is the only way to ensure long-term relief. "Without a ceasefire, we’re just putting bandages on a wound that keeps reopening," she added.
The crisis has sparked global protests, with activists urging governments to prioritize diplomacy over escalation. 🌍✊ Will leaders listen before it’s too late?
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OCHA Spokesperson: Gaza famine is man-made, only ceasefire can end it
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