South of Gaza at Risk of Famine Amid Israel-Hamas Conflict, Warns Cindy McCain
- Cindy McCain, from the World Food Programme, alerts about imminent famine in the south of Gaza during the Israel-Hamas war.
- The region is on the brink of a devastating food crisis, similar to what happened in the north previously.
- Urgent action is needed to prevent a humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza.
Cindy McCain, the executive director of the World Food Programme, expressed concerns about the south of Gaza being on the brink of famine due to the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas. She emphasized the need to stop the conflict to allow for aid to reach the region at scale. McCain highlighted the severity of the situation, referencing the "full-blown famine" in northern Gaza and the potential for it to spread south. Despite Israel denying claims of famine and weaponizing hunger, McCain stressed the importance of providing aid to prevent a humanitarian crisis. The World Food Programme has faced challenges in delivering aid, with warehouses being struck and operations paused in certain areas. McCain emphasized the organization's commitment to assisting both the north and south of Gaza amidst the conflict.