Famine ‘currently playing out’ in Gaza, UN-backed experts warn

The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification has warned that the Gaza Strip is experiencing a severe famine, with rising starvation, malnutrition, and disease leading to increased hunger-related deaths among 2.1 million Palestinians. UN officials emphasize the urgent need for humanitarian aid, as the ongoing Israeli blockade and military actions exacerbate the crisis.

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