UN agency says famine in Gaza is "man-made" as food crisis deepens
Summary
The UN agency for Palestinian refugees has declared that famine in Gaza is "man-made," accusing Israel of deliberately blocking food and aid amid a deepening food crisis affecting over 640,000 people.
Key Points
- The UN agency for Palestinian refugees confirmed famine conditions in Gaza City and blames Israel for deliberately causing the crisis.
- The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) warned that nearly a third of Gaza's population could face catastrophic hunger by the end of September.
- Israel denies the famine allegations, stating it has no policy of starvation but aims to prevent it.
- Gaza's Health Ministry reports 273 deaths from starvation and malnutrition since the war began, amid tightened blockades following a ceasefire collapse.
