Gaza City faces confirmed famine

bbc.com

Famine has been confirmed in Gaza City for the first time, according to a UN-backed report. Over half a million people in Gaza are facing catastrophic conditions, characterized by starvation and death. The IPC, a food security expert body, has classified the situation as Phase 5, the most severe level. The report calls the famine "man-made" and warns of an unacceptable escalation in deaths without an immediate, large-scale response. Israel disputes the report's findings, attributing them to Hamas.


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