Famine confirmed in Gaza City for first time, UN-backed report says
Friday, 22 August 2025 () Over half a million people across Gaza are facing "catastrophic" conditions characterised by "starvation, destitution and death", the IPC says.
Famine has been confirmed in Gaza City for the first time by the UN-backed body responsible for monitoring world hunger. Speaking from the Gaza strip, Unicef spokesperson Tess Ingram said: "It's a shame on the international community that we haven't been able to prevent this. There's just not enough...
Famine confirmed in part of Gaza for first time and expected to spread, IPC says
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Israel approves controversial West Bank settlement project as IDF begins Gaza City assault
Israel gave final approval Wednesday for a controversial settlement project in the occupied West Bank that..
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Israeli media report plans to call up 80,000–100,000 IDF reserve troops for a potential occupation of Gaza City under PM Netanyahu’s strategy to dismantle Hamas. The operation, approved in..
The United Nations confirms famine in Gaza City. This marks the first official famine in the Middle East. The crisis may spread without a ceasefire and aid. UN... IndiaTimes