"Senior USAID Official Confirms Famine in Parts of Gaza"

USAID Administrator Samantha Power stated that it is "credible" to assess that famine is already occurring in parts of Gaza, as the war between Israel and Hamas continues. This assessment may lead to calls for the US to restrict its military aid to Israel, as the Foreign Assistance Act prohibits assistance to countries that hinder the delivery of US humanitarian aid. Top Biden administration officials have warned Israel to address the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza or face potential changes in US policy. The assessment was based on a report from the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification, which indicated that famine is imminent in northern Gaza and projected to occur between mid-March and May 2024.