Gaza no longer in famine but hunger levels remain critical, UN says
Gaza no longer in famine but hunger levels remain critical, UN says
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The UN announced on Friday that the famine in Gaza has ended due to increased humanitarian aid deliveries, though critical hunger levels persist. While no areas are currently classified as experiencing famine, the entire Gaza Strip is still considered an emergency situation, with a large portion of the population facing crisis levels of hunger. The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) noted improvements in food security since August 2025, following an October ceasefire between Israel and Hamas that led to eased restrictions on aid entry. However, the UN warns that the situation remains fragile, with potential for renewed famine if the ceasefire breaks down, especially as 1.6 million people are expected to face crisis levels of hunger in the coming months. Despite the improved situation, one in eight people in Gaza still face food shortages, exacerbated by winter flooding and inadequate housing.
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AI-ExtractedNo areas are classified in famine.
Almost one in eight people in Gaza still faced food shortages.
The famine in Gaza has ended due to increased humanitarian aid deliveries.
Israel has partly eased restrictions on the entry of aid since an October ceasefire.
About 1.6 million people were expected to face “crisis” levels of hunger in the next four months.
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