Famine likely underway and spreading in northern Gaza: Report

An independent group of experts warned on Tuesday that it's "possible, if not likely" that a famine is underway in northern Gaza. 

The group known as the Famine Early Warning Systems Network, or FEWS NET, said that the threshold for famine in Gaza was met or surpassed in northern Gaza in April.

The group warned that famine is likely to persist through at least July "if there is not a fundamental change in how food assistance is distributed and accessed after entering Gaza".

It said people, including children, are dying of hunger-related causes across the besieged territory.