Cindy McCain, the director of the World Food Programme, has recently voiced concern over the current situation in Gaza. In a recent interview, she emphasized that “children are dying as we speak” amidst the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict in the Middle East. McCain stressed the urgent need for increased access for aid workers in order to provide much-needed assistance to those affected by the crisis.
Jake Tapper of CNN inquired with McCain about the potential impact of Israel’s approval of the opening of the Erez crossing on the delivery of essential resources, including food, to Palestinians in Gaza.
According to McCain, the move is deemed “very important,” although she cautioned that humanitarian workers still require additional resources.
“We are standing at the precipice, teetering on the edge, facing the grave threat of famine, from which recovery may seem insurmountable,” she exclaimed.
McCain emphasized that the World Food Programme has stored enough food in Gaza to sustain 1.1 million people for three months. However, she did not specify when the aid would be able to enter Gaza through the crossing.
McCain emphasized the significance of these crossings, stating, “We must prioritize the act of getting it in. This underscores the crucial need for additional crossings.”
McCain vividly described the grim situation in Gaza, emphasizing the dire consequences for its children. He expressed his concern, stating that children are currently losing their lives due to the ongoing crisis. Additionally, he highlighted the severe malnutrition and lack of essential nutrients that many children in Gaza are experiencing, which is particularly detrimental to their growth and development.
She expressed concern, stating that if they do survive, they will never be able to fully recover from it.
According to a report by UNICEF, over 13,000 children have lost their lives in Gaza since October 7th. The United Nations warns of an imminent famine, with approximately one in three children under the age of two in northern Gaza suffering from acute malnutrition (Reuters).
As of last month, the food insecurity crisis in northern Gaza has affected over 95% of its 2.3 million inhabitants.
Last week, seven aid workers from the World Central Kitchen, led by celebrity chef Jose Andres, tragically lost their lives in an Israeli airstrike. This devastating incident has sparked widespread international condemnation. The convoy, which had coordinated its movements with Israel’s military, was targeted as it was leaving a warehouse in Gaza.
Sunday marked the six-month anniversary since Hamas launched a massive and deadly attack against Israel, igniting the ongoing conflict that has shaken the region.
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