Gaza faces unfolding famine, experts warn

bbc.com

UN-backed experts warn famine is currently unfolding in Gaza, citing widespread starvation and disease. The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) reports that famine thresholds for food consumption and acute malnutrition have been met in parts of Gaza, with rising hunger-related deaths. Aid agencies state Israel's recent measures to increase aid are insufficient, as the IPC calls for an immediate ceasefire and unimpeded humanitarian access.


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