Famine stalking across Gaza, 500,000 face starvation: Analysis
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According to a recent report by the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), the ongoing Israeli blockade poses a critical risk to all 2.1 million residents of the Gaza Strip, particularly after prolonged conflict. The report highlights that approximately 93% of the population suffers from acute food insecurity, with 500,000 individuals facing the threat of starvation. The humanitarian crisis has intensified since the previous report, leading to deprivation of essential supplies like food and medicine, pushing the territory toward potential widespread famine if conditions remain unchanged.
A report by the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) initiative warns that the Israeli blockade endangers 2.1 million people in Gaza, with half at risk of starvation.
The blockade has left 93% of Gaza's population experiencing acute food shortages, intensifying the humanitarian crisis and increasing the risk of famine.
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