Gaza
Famine returns to Gaza, aid groups warn
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Humanitarian organizations have issued fresh warnings that famine conditions are returning to Gaza, citing deteriorating food security and blocked supply routes into the enclave, the Ma'an news agency reported. The alerts underscore mounting concerns over the humanitarian situation in the territory as malnutrition rates climb among the population.
Aid agencies point to shrinking humanitarian access and dwindling food stocks as primary factors driving the deepening crisis. Organizations working across Gaza have documented rising cases of acute food insecurity, particularly among vulnerable populations including children and the elderly. Supply convoys face repeated delays and restrictions that limit the amount of provisions reaching markets and distribution centers.
