On Tuesday, a USA diplomat criticized a new report indicating that famine is "highly likely" in certain areas of the Gaza Strip, which has heightened confusion and controversy surrounding this humanitarian crisis that has drawn widespread international attention. The report published by the Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS Net) cited recent food supply data and population estimates, stating that northern Gaza, where Israel has resumed military operations in the past three months, is in a state of famine. In response, US Ambassador to Israel Jack Lew said that the FEWS Net report is "irresponsible," relying on "outdated and inaccurate" population data and failing to adequately predict food security issues. The report estimates that there are still between 0.065 million and 0.075 million people living in northern Gaza. However, US officials argue that there are only 7,000 to 0.015 million civilians in the area, which means fewer resources are needed to sustain their lives.