UN-Backed Body Declares Famine in Gaza as Hunger Monitor Warns of Widespread Crisis

The United Nations-backed global hunger monitor has declared a famine in Gaza City and surrounding areas, which is expected to spread across the enclave, sparking a global reaction to the humanitarian crisis unfolding in the region. The designation marks the first time a famine has been officially declared in Gaza since the 1990s. The UN-backed monitoring body has warned that the situation may worsen unless immediate action is taken to address the root causes of the crisis.