Gaza City officially in famine
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Agence France-Presse on MSN'Far too late': Palestinians despair after UN declares famine in Gaza
Desperate Palestinians clutching pots and plastic buckets scrambled for rice at a charity kitchen in Gaza City on Saturday, a day after the United Nations declared a famine in the war-battered territory.
A UN-backed report warns that Gaza is facing a man-made famine affecting hundreds of thousands, while Israel prepares for a major offensive.
Israel has systematically obstructed food entering Gaza, aid agencies say, as a UN-backed body confirms a famine.
An announcement of famine — as has now happened regarding Gaza — is a complicated decision. Here's what must be considered before such a declaration is made.
An immediate ceasefire is critical to allow a large-scale humanitarian response that can save lives, the UN said.