Reports suggest that the United Nations should have declared a famine in Gaza much earlier, given the dire humanitarian situation. The UN has long warned about severe food insecurity and the risk of starvation, but a formal famine declaration was withheld, possibly due to strict criteria and political complexities. Critics argue that the delay in making such a declaration hindered a more urgent and coordinated international response, as a famine classification would have triggered a more robust global aid effort.
The ongoing conflict and blockades have severely restricted the flow of humanitarian aid, leaving a large portion of the population on the brink of starvation. International aid organizations and human rights groups have repeatedly called for immediate and unrestricted access to the region. The debate over the timing of the famine declaration highlights the political and bureaucratic challenges of addressing the humanitarian crisis and providing timely assistance to those in need.
Sources:
Human Rights Watch
Amnesty International
