New report on impending famine in Gaza an 'appalling indictment' says UN chief

A new report predicting imminent famine in northern Gaza is an "appalling indictment" of conditions in the enclave, the UN secretary general said on Monday.

The UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) said on Monday that famine is expected in northern Gaza anytime from March.

"This is an entirely manmade disaster - and the report makes clear that it can be halted," Antonio Guterres told reporters at the UN headquarters in New York.

He called on Israel to ensure access to humanitarian goods throughout Gaza.