Famine Confirmed for First Time in Gaza, Journalist Shrouq Al-Aila Speaks to France24

At least 25 Palestinians killed in Gaza since declaration of famine, including at aid site

Despite the famine, Israel is pressing ahead with its plans to seize full control of Gaza City.

Famine confirmed for first time in Gaza, journalist Shrouq Al-Aila speaks to France24

Gaza City is now officially facing famine, a crisis that the UN-backed global hunger monitor warns could spread across the entire Palestinian enclave - the first such declaration in Middle Eastern history. Speaking to France24, Gaza City journalist Shrouq Al-Aila says, “One of the reasons for this famine is that the Israeli army is preventing humanitarian aid from reaching Gaza on a daily basis.”

'Children are paying the highest price in Gaza,' says aid worker

Famine has been confirmed in Gaza City and the surrounding area for the first time, according to a report by the UN-backed food security body Integrated Food Security Phase Classifications (IPC).

World Food Authority declares famine in Gaza for first time

GAZA CITY: The world’s top authority on food crises has officially declared that famine is taking place in Gaza City, warning that it could soon spread further south if fighting continues and humanitarian aid remains restricted. The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) said on Friday that Gaza City, home to hundreds of thousands of people, has entered famine. It cautioned that the crisis could extend to Deir al-Balah and Khan Youn…