Famine confirmed for first time in Gaza
August 22, 2025
More than half a million people in Gaza are trapped in famine, marked by widespread starvation, destitution and preventable deaths, according to a new Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) analysis released today. FAO, UNICEF, WFP and WHO reiterate call for immediate ceasefire and unhindered humanitarian access to curb deaths from hunger and malnutrition.
Original Source: https://www.who.int/news/item/22-08-2025-famine-confirmed-for-first-time-in-gaza