Report: 90% of children suffer from food insecurity

The humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip continues to worsen, with devastating effects on the local population. According to recent reports issued by the Palestine Red Crescent Society, 90% of children in the region face food poverty, a critical situation that still exists with no solution in sight. The World Food Program reported that since the beginning of October, no food supplies have been able to enter northern Gaza, putting an estimated one million people at risk of famine.

A report issued by the World Food Program indicated that humanitarian aid arriving in Gaza has reached its lowest level in months, which has led to the cessation of the distribution of food parcels. This shortage arises amid the ongoing Israeli military operation in the northern Gaza Strip, which increases tension and suffering among the local population. CNN attempted to obtain comments from the Israeli authorities regarding the food shortage situation, but has not received any official response yet.

The Israeli military operation in Gaza

The Israeli army is conducting extensive operations in the area following discussions about a possible blockade to weaken Hamas. Although there are reports that the Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu While options for besieging the area were being analyzed, no official proposal was confirmed. The plan, attributed to retired general Giora Eiland, has not been officially approved by the Israeli Cabinet, but military operations continue to lead to an increasingly critical humanitarian situation.

Since last year, Israel has launched continuous air strikes on the Gaza Strip. These attacks follow invasions attributed to Hamas, which resulted in the deaths of 1,200 people, according to Israeli authorities. Furthermore, the group is holding hostages, further complicating the conflict. Hamas does not recognize the State of Israel and claims Palestinian territories, making any diplomatic solution very difficult.

International repercussions

The international community, including the United Nations and many humanitarian institutions, warned of the catastrophic conditions in the Gaza Strip. Scarcity of food and medicine and the spread of diseases are just some of the problems faced by local residents. Pressure is increasing to search for a peaceful and humane solution to the impasse, but internal and international political disputes increase the complexity of this issue.

Meanwhile, the situation remains volatile, with reports of protests in Israel against Netanyahu’s rule, particularly over the lack of progress on ceasefire agreements and hostage releases. The scenario continues to develop in an unpredictable manner, with dire consequences for regional stability and the lives of people directly affected by the conflict.