The United Nations officially declared a famine in Gaza on Friday, attributing the crisis to what it called Israel’s “systematic obstruction of aid.” Tensions soared after Defence Minister Israel Katz threatened to destroy Gaza’s largest city, amplifying global alarm over the region’s worsening humanitarian situation.

A panel of food security experts has confirmed that part of Gaza is experiencing famine, marking an alarming milestone in the region’s ongoing crisis. They warn the famine could spread to the rest of the enclave within weeks, contributing to an already volatile humanitarian situation.