Pakistan, Dec. 20 -- The UN declared the famine in Gaza, first announced in August, officially over on Friday. Improved access for humanitarian aid helped ease extreme hunger. However, the UN warned the food situation remains critical across the territory.

More than 70 percent of Gaza's population still lives in makeshift shelters. Winter floods and falling temperatures increase the risk of disease and hypothermia. Around 1.6 million people are expected to face "crisis" levels of food insecurity until mid-April 2026.

Although the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has eased some restrictions, aid delivery remains limited and uneven. North Gaza, Gaza Governorate, Deir al-Balah, and Khan Younis remain at risk if hostilities resume or aid ...