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Famine Has Been Confirmed In Gaza City For First Time

The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification system says 514,000 people, nearly a quarter of Palestinians in Gaza, are experiencing famine

Famine has been officially declared in Gaza today, with a United Nations backed body's confirming the news.

The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification system says 514,000 people, nearly a quarter of Palestinians in Gaza, are experiencing famine.

That number is due to rise to 641,000 by the end of September.

Israel rejects the findings, alleging it's based on "false and biased" information.

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