- International bodies warn of acute food insecurity and hunger in global hotspots due to ongoing conflicts and regional geopolitical instability.
- Acute hunger is worsening in Gaza Strip.
UNICEF reported famine conditions in Gaza City, noting that Israel is implied to be the country capable of starving the population.
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Updated Sep 1
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What happened
UNICEF reported famine conditions in Gaza City, noting that Israel is implied to be the country capable of starving the population.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Gaza Strip
self-governing Palestinian territory next to Egypt and Israel
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Gaza City
ancient Levantine metropolis and modern city in Gaza Strip
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UNICEF
specialised agency of the United Nations
Related events
- UNICEF is supporting the provision of desalination and wells to improve water access in Gaza City.
- Amid destruction in Gaza, UNICEF reported on the situation, while the Ministry of Education launched the academic year in the enclave, with Ibrahim Ramadan leading education in East Khan Younis.
- Mortality figures are cited by Hamas in Gaza, while Israeli authorities issue denials regarding the severity of the hunger crisis.
- Food assistance in both the West Bank and Gaza Strip is being halved and faces further cuts due to severe funding shortages.
- Humanitarian organizations are providing canned food assistance and supporting communal ovens for displaced persons in Gaza City.