What is a famine and who declares one?
undefined 26, 2025
The IPC has confirmed famine in Gaza, marking the first in the Middle East, with over 500,000 people starving amid the Israel-Hamas conflict. Gaza relies almost entirely on outside aid after local food production was destroyed. Malnutrition, especially in children, is catastrophic, and starvation is worsening. Experts say the famine is human-caused and could be reversed with immediate food aid, which could save lives and allow recovery within months.
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