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Hunger Monitor Issues Dire Famine Warning for Gaza as Israel’s Blockade, Genocide Continues

HeadlineMay 12, 2025

A leading global hunger monitor is warning Gaza’s entire population is facing a critical risk of famine with over 500,000 Palestinians already facing starvation. The report by the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification comes as Israel’s full blockade of Gaza enters its 10th week.

Over the weekend, Israel carried out numerous strikes across the Gaza Strip. Earlier today, Israel bombed a school turned shelter in the Jabaliya area, killing 17 Palestinians, including at least five children and four women.

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