World urges action as Gaza faces famine
The United Nations' Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) has warned that Gaza is nearing a 'worst-case scenario famine.' The agency cited escalating starvation, malnutrition, and disease as critical issues, emphasising that without immediate intervention, widespread deaths could follow. Donors and international partners continue to press for increased aid amid worsening conditions.
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