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U.S.-Israeli War Could Drive 45 Million into Hunger

3/18/2026

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The United Nations World Food Program (WFP) warned that the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran could push an additional 45 million people into acute hunger in 2023.
The conflict has disrupted shipping lanes and raised energy and fertilizer costs, impacting global food prices.
Carl Skau, WFP's deputy executive director, highlighted the dire consequences for vulnerable families in Asia, East and Southern Africa, and Latin America.
In Lebanon, escalating violence has caused significant displacement, straining housing and infrastructure amid an economic collapse.

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The United Nations World Food Program (WFP) warned that the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran could push an additional 45 million people into acute hunger in 2023.
The conflict has disrupted shipping lanes and raised energy and fertilizer costs, impacting global food prices.
Carl Skau, WFP's deputy executive director, highlighted the dire consequences for vulnerable families in Asia, East and Southern Africa, and Latin America.
In Lebanon, escalating violence has caused significant displacement, straining housing and infrastructure amid an economic collapse.