The availability of food in the Gaza Strip has very slightly improved, though the risk of famine in the besieged territory remains, the World Health Organization says during a press conference in Geneva. "There's a bit more food, there's more diverse food," says Dr Rik Peeperkorn as the Israel-Hamas war reaches its seventh month. "If there is an assault" on Rafah, it "could be a slaughter of civilians, but also at the same time an incredible blow to the humanitarian operation in the entire Strip" adds OCHA spokesperson Jens Laerke. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES