Entire Gaza population at critical risk of famine, UN-backed assessment says

A UN-backed assessment has declared Gaza’s 2.1 million Palestinians at “critical risk” of famine due to an ongoing Israeli blockade on humanitarian aid, with 244,000 facing “catastrophic” food insecurity. The report noted a “major deterioration” in conditions since October 2024, exacerbated by renewed hostilities and prolonged aid restrictions, calling for urgent intervention to prevent famine. Despite Israeli officials denying a hunger crisis, the IPC found that 93% of Gaza’s population is experiencing high levels of acute food insecurity, with many resorting to extreme measures for survival.

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