A recent UN report has unveiled a grim reality: the world’s most powerful nations have grown indifferent to human suffering, prioritizing military expenditures over addressing global hunger. The World Food Programme estimates that ending hunger by 2030 would require just $93 billion annually—less than 1% of the $21.9 trillion spent on militaries over the past decade. Yet, hunger continues to escalate, with 318 million people projected to face crisis-level hunger by 2026, double the figure from 2019. While wealthy nations enjoy food security, regions like Gaza, Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Haiti bear the brunt of conflict-driven famine. In Gaza, despite ceasefire talks, children starve amidst Israeli blockades and bombardment. Sudan and Congo face catastrophic food shortages due to violence and displacement, while Haiti’s hunger crisis is exacerbated by gang dominance and political instability. Latin America and the Caribbean offer a glimmer of hope, with hunger declining for the second consecutive year in 2023, thanks to economic recovery and social programs. However, climate change poses a growing threat, with extreme weather events exacerbating food insecurity. The war in Ukraine has underscored the interconnectedness of global food systems, as stalled grain exports triggered price spikes and social unrest worldwide. UN agencies like the World Food Programme and the UN Human Rights Office work tirelessly to address these crises, but chronic underfunding and political inaction hinder their efforts. The UN Security Council’s failure to treat hunger as a geopolitical threat highlights the lack of political will to allocate resources effectively. Ending hunger is not just a moral imperative but a prerequisite for global peace and security. As UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed warned, “there can be neither peace where people are starving, nor security where hunger drives conflict.” This stark reminder demands urgent action from the international community.