"Gaza's Looming Catastrophe: War, Famine, and Mass Starvation"

Malnutrition is complicating children's recovery from injuries in Gaza, with a growing number dying of starvation and dehydration, while Israel claims to have been waiting for the "right time to act" at Al-Shifa Hospital, alleging it was being used by Hamas. The White House confirmed that a senior Hamas commander was killed in an Israeli airstrike, and the Hamas military wing reported engaging in "fierce clashes" near the hospital. The World Food Programme warns of an imminent famine in northern Gaza, with 88% of the population facing "emergency or worse" food insecurity. US President Biden voiced "deep concerns" over Israel's plans for a major operation in Rafah, emphasizing the need for a coherent and sustainable strategy to defeat Hamas.