New York, March 18, 2024, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed deep concern over the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza, describing it as a "completely man-made disaster" during a press briefing in New York. Guterres highlighted the suffering of the people of Gaza, who are experiencing severe hunger and pain.
Guterres referenced the "Integrated Phase Classification of Food Security" (IPC) report prepared by United Nations-affiliated institutions, which warns of an imminent famine in northern Gaza. This development, according to Guterres, is a distressing indicator of the deteriorating conditions in the region.
The UN Secretary-General emphasized the shocking revelations outlined in the IPC report, which indicate that more than half of Palestinians in Gaza have depleted their food supplies, leading to a state of catastrophic hunger among the population. Guterres stressed the urgent need for immediate action to address the humanitarian crisis and provide essential aid to alleviate the suffering of civilians in Gaza.
