The United Nations has issued a dire warning: over 500,000 people in Gaza are now facing catastrophic famine conditions, marking the first officially confirmed famine in the Middle East in two decades. A new UN report reveals widespread starvation, destitution, and preventable deaths, with residents staging protests to demand an end to the siege.
A Father’s Struggle
In the Nuseirat refugee camp, a father spent hours waiting for food aid to feed his children. "The crossings are closed. There’s nothing we can do," he told CGTN Stringer, echoing the desperation of countless families. Local funerals for famine victims have become tragically common, amplifying calls for urgent international action.
Decades in the Making
This is the first time the UN’s Integrated Food Security Phase Classification—used globally for over 20 years—has declared a famine in the region. Analysts warn the crisis could worsen without immediate humanitarian access and political solutions.
