A recent report backed by the United Nations has highlighted a "high risk" of famine in Gaza. However, experts have pointed out that there is no evidence to suggest that a famine is currently taking place in the northern region following an increase in aid distribution. The report underscores the ongoing challenges faced by the population in Gaza, particularly in terms of food security and access to essential resources. While the situation remains precarious, efforts are being made to address the immediate needs of the affected communities and prevent a potential humanitarian crisis.

A draft UN report reveals that one in five households in Gaza are going entire days without food. The report also highlights that over half of households in Gaza have resorted to selling or exchanging their clothes in order to purchase food. This comes amidst ongoing pressure on Israel to improve aid deliveries to the region. The latest findings from the UN's hunger monitoring system, the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), paint a grim picture of the situation in Gaza. More than 495,000 people, representing one-fifth of the population, are now experiencing catastrophic levels of acute food insecurity. This includes extreme lack of food, starvation, and exhaustion. The report underscores the urgent need for increased assistance and support for the people of Gaza, as the risk of famine looms large over the territory.