The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) has confirmed that famine (IPC Phase 5) is occurring in Gaza Governorate. Over half a million Palestinians face Phase 5 'catastrophe' or 'famine' conditions. Approximately 1.1 million people are in Phase 4 'emergency' and about 200,000 are in Phase 3 'crisis.' Experts warn famine conditions could spread to Deir al-Balah and Khan Younis by the end of September unless the near-total blockade and related restrictions are fully lifted. UN leadership describes the situation as a man-made disaster and a profound moral failure.
The world's leading food insecurity authority has officially declared famine in Gaza, after officials finally determined that Israel's almost two year long, near-total blockade on the 2 million Palestinians in the Strip has created conditions so horrific they surpass those needed for a famine declaration. The UN-backed Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) confirmed that famine is occurring in Gaza in a report on Friday.
"As of 15 August 2025, Famine (IPC Phase 5) - with reasonable evidence - is confirmed in Gaza Governorate," the group said, referring to the region of Gaza encompassing Gaza City and surrounding areas. The experts said famine conditions are expected to spread to the areas of Deir al-Balah and Khan Younis by the end of September, barring a complete cessation of Israel and the U.S.'s starvation campaign.
The group said that over half a million Palestinians are facing Phase 5 food insecurity, which is the group's most dire classification, of 'catastrophe' or 'famine.' About 1.1 million Palestinians, roughly half the population, are experiencing Phase 4 'emergency' levels of hunger, while the remaining population of roughly 200,000 are experiencing a food 'crisis,' of Phase 3.
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