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According to the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification system, 5,14,000 people, which comprises nearly a quarter of Palestinians in Gaza, are experiencing famine and it is expected to rise to 6,41,000 by the end of September.
Famine is on the rise in Gaza, over 5 lakh people affected (Photo: Reuters)
UPDATED: Aug 22, 2025 16:54 IST
Famine has struck an area of Gaza and the situation is likely to escalate in the next month, according to a global hunger report. This assessment is expected to increase pressure on Israel to allow more humanitarian aid into the war-torn Palestinian enclave.
According to the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification system, 5,14,000 people, which comprises nearly a quarter of Palestinians in Gaza, are experiencing famine and it is expected to rise to 6,41,000 by the end of September.
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Aug 22, 2025
