Israel has imposed a ban on emergency peanut paste, a critical nutritional supplement used by doctors to prevent child starvation in Gaza.

The high-calorie, nutrient-rich paste, often distributed by aid groups, is now restricted, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis.

Israeli authorities have equated the paste to potential Hamas resources, citing concerns over its distribution. This decision has sparked outrage, as it threatens the lives of malnourished children in the region.

Gaza City suffering a ‘man-made’ famine that’s likely to spread, UN-backed initiative says: https://www.cnn.com/2025/08/22/middleeast/famine-officially-taking-place-in-gaza-says-un-backed-group-intl

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Gaza City suffering a ‘man-made’ famine that’s likely to spread, UN-backed initiative says | CNN

Parts of Gaza are officially experiencing a “man-made” famine, according to a Friday report by a United Nations-backed initiative, which added that the situation is expected to worsen after months of relentless conflict.