Famine in Gaza is almost here. The world needs to act now

All of Gaza is at risk of acute food shortages — and the report confirms that unless there is urgent intervention, the south of Gaza will be suffering famine by July

Palestinians gather to receive aid outside a UNRWA warehouse. To avert catastrophic hunger, urgent measures need to be taken to facilitate large-scale aid delivery of food and other aid. Photo: REUTERS/Mahmoud Issa

A major report published on Monday has confirmed our worst fears. 70% of people in northern Gaza are on the brink of famine.

Following almost six never-ending months of constant bombardments, restrictions of aid and mass forced displacement, an official declaration of famine is only a matter of time. To avert catastrophic hunger, urgent measures need to be taken to facilitate large-scale aid delivery of food and other aid.