US EditionUN-Backed Hunger Monitor Declares Famine in Gaza City, Warns of Rapid Spread
- On August 15, 2025, the United Nations-endorsed food security monitoring body confirmed that famine conditions exist in Gaza Governorate, including Gaza City.
- This declaration followed a sharp escalation of conflict, restricted food access, and a near-total Israeli blockade imposed earlier this year, partially eased last month.
- The IPC report states over half a million people face catastrophic conditions marked by starvation, destitution, and death after 22 months of conflict.
- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called famine a "man-made disaster" and said those obligated to act "are failing," emphasizing a critical need for an immediate ceasefire.
- The famine is projected to spread to Deir al-Balah and Khan Yunis governorates, affecting nearly 641,000 people and underscoring urgent humanitarian intervention needs.
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