Famine confirmed in northern Gaza, says U.N.-backed panel
Famine confirmed in northern Gaza, says U.N.-backed panel
A U.N.-backed panel has officially declared a famine in northern Gaza, marking the first such confirmation in the Middle East. Over half a million people are at risk of starvation, and the crisis is expected to spread. The report attributes the famine to man-made causes, specifically months of deliberate restrictions on aid, the destruction of essential systems, and relentless bombardment.
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my heart breaks.
a man made famine at the hands of corrupt leaders who use fear to excuse inhumanity.
Published
2025
Summary
A U.N.-backed panel has officially declared a famine in northern Gaza, marking the first such confirmation in the Middle East. Over half a million people are at risk of starvation, and the crisis is expected to spread. The report attributes the famine to man-made causes, specifically months of deliberate restrictions on aid, the destruction of essential systems, and relentless bombardment.
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