### Imminent Famine Threatens Northern Gaza Amid Escalated Offensives

Northern Gaza is on the brink of a famine as Israel intensifies its military offensive in the region, food security experts warn. According to the Famine Review Committee, a panel linked to the United Nations, the feared worst-case scenario is currently unfolding in parts of the northern Gaza Strip.

In parallel developments, the United States has pressured Qatar into expelling Hamas leaders, a move Doha has accepted. According to U.S. administration officials, the presence of Hamas leaders in Qatar conflicted with American diplomatic objectives, particularly in light of Hamas rejecting multiple hostage release and cease-fire proposals.

Despite long-held concerns that expelling Hamas from Qatar might destabilize efforts to repatriate hostages, U.S. officials argue that Hamas has consistently hindered cease-fire negotiations. The conflict sees no resolution as Israel, supported by Washington, insists on a temporary cease-fire rather than a permanent end to hostilities.

In Lebanon, Israel's military has conducted over 3,250 airstrikes in the past month, resulting in nearly 1,000 deaths. A detailed examination of Lebanese government data reveals an average of 101 strikes daily from October 7 to November 7, primarily targeting Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon. Despite repeated strikes, Hezbollah continues its attacks on northern Israel.

The relentless bombardment extends beyond southern Lebanon to regions like the Bekaa Valley and southern Beirut suburbs. Israeli airstrikes have also hit Tyre, where seven people died Friday. The Lebanese Health Ministry reported that 64 women and children were among those killed in early November air raids.

Meanwhile, Israeli soccer fans were attacked in Amsterdam following a Europa League match between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Ajax. The incident, condemned as antisemitic by Dutch and Israeli authorities, resulted in five hospitalizations and numerous arrests. The attack follows a series of provocations, including anti-Arab chants by Maccabi fans and vandalism incidents involving Palestinian flags.

As international attention focuses on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and escalating violence in Lebanon, the global community continues to grapple with solutions to these enduring and complex conflicts.