UN warns of Gaza famine risk

By Agence France-Presse

Dec 23, 2023 12:09 am

PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES: The United Nations warned that the Israel-Hamas war was pushing Gaza toward famine, ahead of an expected UN Security Council vote on a resolution to boost aid to the Palestinian territory, but not call for a ceasefire.

Separate diplomatic efforts were also under way for a fresh pause in the worst-ever Gaza war, which was triggered by Hamas' unprecedented attacks on southern Israel in early October.

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