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How to Stave Off a Famine in Gaza

May 3, 2024
Experts Sari Bashi and Shira Efron discuss the dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza, challenges in providing aid, Israel's response, diplomatic implications, aid distribution complexities, and the global hunger crisis, emphasizing the need for immediate intervention to prevent a famine.
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  • Gaza faces imminent famine due to catastrophic hunger levels and displacement.
  • International aid delivery struggles persist amid political and logistical challenges in Gaza.

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Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza

More than 75% of Gaza's population are displaced, facing scarcity of clean water, sheltered in crowded conditions, and enduring catastrophic levels of hunger. The dire situation includes mental anguish leading to a new form of PTSD. Aid organizations are struggling to deliver necessary supplies, with concerns about a potential ground invasion exacerbating fears for civilian safety.

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