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UN-Backed Body Declares Famine in Gaza as Hunger Monitor Warns of Widespread Crisis
The UN-backed Global Hunger Monitor has declared famine in Gaza City and surrounding areas, warning that it is likely to spread across the enclave.
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.
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