Food crisis experts say 'worst-case scenario of famine' is happening in Gaza
Tel Aviv (AP): The leading international authority on food crises says the “worst-case scenario of famine is currently playing out in the Gaza Strip" and is predicting “widespread death” without immediate action.
Tuesday's alert by the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification follows an outcry over images of emaciated children in Gaza and reports of dozens of hunger-related deaths.
The IPC made the warning in an “alert,” or update, that falls short of a formal famine declaration. But it says recent developments, including a tight blockade by Israel, have “dramatically worsened” the situation.
Israel has announced new steps in recent days aimed at increasing the flow of food into Gaza. But aid groups say the measures have had little immediate impact.
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Punishment for those disrupting assembly proceedings, warns Speaker UT Khader
Belagavi: Speaker U.T. Khader on Friday warned that members who disrupt Assembly proceedings by talking in their seats during debates will be made to sit in the House for an entire day as a disciplinary measure.
The warning came after the Question Hour, when Deputy Leader of the Opposition Arvind Bellad was permitted to initiate a discussion on the development of North Karnataka.
At this point, expelled BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal objected, stating that he had been seeking a debate for the past three days but had not been given an opportunity.
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Responding to the objection, Speaker Khader said Bellad had already been granted permission and assured Yatnal that he would be allowed to speak at the next opportunity. He noted that even as a serious discussion was underway, several MLAs were speaking among themselves with their microphones on, disrupting the proceedings.
Expressing displeasure over the conduct of members, Khader likened the situation to football, where players receive red, yellow, or white cards for violations. Similarly, he said, the Assembly issues warning cards to members who disturb the House. If they fail to correct themselves despite repeated warnings, they would be required to remain seated in the Assembly hall for a full day as punishment, he stated.
