The ongoing conflict in Gaza has exacerbated a famine crisis, with the U.N. World Food Program set to deliver aid via a U.S.-constructed pier, as reported by U.S. officials. Simone Lipkind and Rawan Abhari highlight that despite reduced media attention, the violence and political turmoil in Gaza continue to worsen. Connor Echols notes that the situation has heightened tensions in Jordan and risks destabilizing other Middle East states. U.N. officials, including UNLazzarini, report that aid delivery is being hindered, further aggravating the humanitarian crisis.
A man-made famine is tightening its grip in Gaza,@ but @UNRWA is being denied permission to delivery enough lifesaving aid, agency chief @UNLazzarini told the Security Council on Wednesday. https://t.co/N5lJNfqB9h
The U.N. World Food Program has agreed to help deliver aid for the starving civilians of Gaza once the U.S. military completes a pier for transporting the humanitarian assistance by sea, U.S. officials said Friday. https://t.co/fs4WiGa4xM
NEW Rawan Abhari: Despite the diminishment of the story in the news, the violence and politics around #Gaza are still roiling and likely to get worse. https://t.co/CjFU8CUeH5
.@connor_echols : The latest escalation of the Gaza war highlights the ways Israel’s campaign risks destabilizing some of the Middle East’s most conflict-averse states. Jordan is no exception; it's even a special case. Here's why: https://t.co/SCuw1nJS8h
It’s not clear that Jordan's internal tensions can stay on ice as Gaza burns, writes @connor_echols https://t.co/SCuw1nJkiJ
The threat of famine in Gaza has deepened with war and will continue after the conflict ends, writes Simone Lipkind for @ThinkGlobalHlth. https://t.co/oH0MHqy3VF