ELZUBI to Sky News: Food Has Become a Hostage to Regional Security

“Any continuation of conflict will translate into living crises that strike millions of families across the region and the world. Escalation in the Middle East and war in Iran threaten not only political stability, but directly undermine the region’s ability to secure its food, as it imports more than half of its needs.

Disruptions in maritime routes or spikes in energy and fertilizer prices immediately drive up the cost of basic commodities, fueling poverty and hunger. United Nations reports indicate that more than 50 million people in the region already suffer from food insecurity — a figure expected to rise.

Food security is no longer a local issue; it has become hostage to regional and international security. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz or disruption of vital maritime passages would trigger a global food crisis, with immediate repercussions for the region.”