A UN official warns that an impending Israeli offensive in Gaza City could end any hope for peace. Hundreds of thousands face famine, with aid blocked for months despite the existence of enough supplies to feed everyone. The UN and EU plead for access, while Israel denies the severity of the situation and disputes aid delivery claims. The situation is dire, with nearly half a million people facing catastrophic hunger and risk of death from malnutrition.

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