Hunger
WFP warns tens of millions could face acute hunger if Iran war continues
The US-Israeli attacks on Iran that began on February 26 have choked up key humanitarian aid routes, delaying life-saving shipments to some of the world's worst crises.
About 6.5 million people in Somalia face acute hunger due to drought, government and UN say
'We are never full': Palestinian prisoners claim they received little food in Israeli prisons
'Apocalyptic wasteland': Biden admin. blocked warning on deteriorating Gaza situation after Oct. 7
Freed hostage Eli Sharabi details time in terror captivity to Channel 12's 'Uvda'
Freed hostage Eli Sharabi shared harrowing details of his 491-day captivity, the loss of his family, and the struggle to survive, in an interview with Channel 12's 'Uvda'.
Freed hostages require urgent care after extreme starvation in Hamas captivity - explainer
The hostages who emerged from Hamas’s brutal stage of humiliation have set off alarms in Israel’s healthcare system, which is now preparing for intensive treatment.
Israel fears declaration of famine in Gaza as UNSC to meet
The issue of a famine declaration for Gaza, however, has grown beyond the issue of ensuring that Palestinians in the enclave have food.
Thousands of Israeli schoolchildren are coming to school hungry
Nevet organization will provide 17,000 sandwiches a day to keep the hunger away.
IFCJ partners with Leket to combat food insecurity in Israel
IFCJ donated $42,247, to make the project possible, which funded the purchase of the truck as well as additional support related to adapting the vehicle for food distribution.
Editor's Notes: 'There is no famine in Gaza' - comment
The United Nations said in February that more than a quarter of Gaza’s 2.3 million people were “estimated to be facing catastrophic levels of deprivation and starvation.”
Israeli NGO sends convoy of food to Gazans
"We will not stand idly by. On Thursday, we will all demand stopping the starvation in Gaza," the Israeli grassroots peace movement Standing Together stated.
Spaghetti and Skittles: What is in the American aid boxes airdropped into Gaza?
"Cool…cool…Gazans are doing good reviews for the MREs dropped by the US," commented one person who shared the video. "F***** MREs no less."
Jewish NGO feeds New Yorkers battling hunger during High Holy Days
“With all the challenges people are facing during these difficult times, we should ensure New Yorkers don’t go hungry," the New York State comptroller said in a statement on hunger in the region.
Haifa University’s new food security program graduates inaugural class
The diverse group of graduates has been equipped to tackle food insecurity challenges and build stronger communities.
