Nation May 27 'Food security is national security,' McCain warns as WFP faces funding pressure By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn, Veronica Vela
World Apr 17 Rising oil prices threaten to intensify hunger in Haiti, report finds More than 5.83 million Haitians are expected to face acute levels of hunger from March to June, representing more than half the country’s population, according to the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification. By Evens Sanon, Dánica Coto, Associated Press
World Dec 10 Aid deliveries into Gaza fail to meet ceasefire terms, analysis shows Under the October deal, Israel agreed to allow 600 trucks of aid into Gaza each day. However, only an average of 459 trucks a day have entered between Oct. 12 and December 7. By Julia Frankel, Associated Press
Nation Nov 25 Watch 9:06 Rising prices and government cutbacks leave food banks struggling nationwide As the holiday season begins, food banks across the nation are still struggling to keep up with the need. That's partly fueled by the disruption in SNAP benefits during the government shutdown, but there will also be more restrictions and… By William Brangham, Karina Cuevas, Addison Briley
World Oct 16 On World Food Day, Pope Leo condemns use of hunger as weapon of war Pope Leo XIV has denounced the use of hunger as a weapon of war during an address to a U.N. agency. By Giada Zampano, Associated Press
Aug 22 Experts warned that Gaza was at risk of famine. Here's why they confirmed it for Gaza City By Sam Mednick, Associated Press Aid groups and food security experts have warned for months that Gaza was on the brink of famine, but this is the first official confirmation. Continue reading
Aug 22 Famine grips Gaza's largest city and is likely to spread, food crisis authority says By Sam Mednick, Wafaa Shurafa, Associated Press The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification, or IPC, said famine is happening in Gaza City, home to hundreds of thousands of Palestinians, and could spread south to Deir al-Balah and Khan Younis by the end of next month. Continue reading
Jul 30 At least 46 Palestinians killed by Israeli fire in Gaza, officials say, as hunger crisis grinds on By Wafaa Shurafa, Samy Magdy, Associated Press Health officials in the Gaza Strip say Israeli strikes and gunfire have killed at least 46 Palestinians overnight and into Wednesday, most of them among crowds seeking food. Continue reading
Jul 26 5 things to know about Gaza's worsening food crisis By Mariel Ferragamo, Council on Foreign Relations Malnutrition has reached alarming levels in Gaza, aid officials say, with hunger now reportedly affecting civilians as well as journalists, doctors, and other personnel on the ground. Continue reading
Jun 08 Israel vows to block Gaza-bound aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg By Associated Press Defense Minister Israel Katz said that Israel wouldn't allow anyone to break its naval blockade of the Palestinian territory, which he said was aimed at preventing Hamas from importing arms. Continue reading