“extreme famine” the World Food Program has warned

There is an “extreme famine” in northern Gaza that is spreading rapidly in the area after nearly seven months of fighting, the World Food Program has warned, as the parties meet in Cairo in hopes of agreeing to a truce. – ending the conflict in Gaza.

This statement showed the extent of the impending humanitarian disaster.

WFP Executive Director Cindy McCain said WFP is asking for a ceasefire and “unfettered access” to Gaza as aid delivery on the ground has been difficult.

Israel has come under increasing pressure in recent weeks to allow aid to Gaza after military strikes killed seven workers at World Central Kitchen, a US-based charity.

Human rights groups have long warned of a growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza under Israel’s military offensive, which was launched in response to Hamas-led attacks on October 7. More than 34,600 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza as of May 1, according to the Gaza Ministry of Health.