UN warns northern Gaza on ‘verge of famine’ as last food delivery on Jan 23

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“The UN has identified deep pockets of starvation and hunger in northern Gaza where people are believed to be on the verge of famine,” according to the Commissioner-General of the United Nations Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA).

“At least 300,000 people living in the area depend on our assistance for their survival,” he said in a post on X, adding that 300,000 depend on the UNRWA for their survival.

“Preventing access prevents lifesaving humanitarian aid. With the necessary political will, this can be easily reversed.”

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