Hamas launched a massive terror attack on Israel on October 7, killing over 1200 people and holding more than 250 as hostages, out of which around 130 are still in captivity, reports say

In response, Israel launched a strong counteroffensive against Hamas in the Gaza Strip. However, the operation has resulted in massive casualties

According to the Gaza health ministry, more than 32,000 people have been killed in the attack, ANI reported

Despite repeated calls for ceasefire, Israel has continued with its vow to "completely destroy" Hamas and has also affirmed its plan of a ground operation in Rafah

Many including the United States have warned Israel that its actions can have catastrophic consequences in the region

A recent UN-backed report warned that famine looms large over northern Gaza, where more than 1 million people are on the brink of starvation

With half of Gaza's 2.2 million inhabitants facing severe food shortages, the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) projects famine could strike the north between mid-March and May 2024, ANI report said

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed grave concern, labelling the situation as the "worst-ever" recorded in terms of catastrophic hunger