United Nations announced famine in Gaza City's northern area This is the region's first documented famine in West Asia The famine started after Israel's military offensive in Gaza Israel launched the offensive following a Hamas attack in October 2023 Over half a million people face starvation Nine out of ten residents have been displaced Croplands have been decimated Food prices have soared Aid flows are restricted Infrastructure has been severely damaged Amnesty International and UN officials called it a man-made catastrophe Over 12,000 children were acutely malnourished in July The situation is caused by obstruction of humanitarian aid and violence.