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Famine Declared in Gaza City: "Man-Made Catastrophe" Says UK's David Lammy

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The declaration of famine in Gaza City has been met with utter horror by UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy, who has accused the Israeli government of causing a preventable man-made catastrophe. The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) confirmed that famine is occurring in Gaza City, with over half a million people facing catastrophic levels of hunger. The IPC report warned that many are at risk of dying from malnutrition-related causes, while the UNRWA has condemned the Israeli government's ban on food and basic supplies to Gaza.

Key Takeaways:

  • The IPC has confirmed a famine in Gaza City, marking the first time a famine has been declared in the Middle East.
  • Over 500,000 people in Gaza face catastrophic levels of hunger, with many at risk of dying from malnutrition-related causes.
  • The Israeli government's refusal to allow sufficient aid into Gaza has been blamed for the famine, with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy stating that it is a "moral outrage".
  • The UK has repeated calls for an immediate ceasefire, including a halt to military operations in Gaza City, to enable aid delivery and prevent further suffering.
  • The Israeli government's approval of a major settlement in Palestine's West Bank has been condemned by the UK, EU, and 20 other countries, who say it would bring "no benefits to the Israeli people" and "risks undermining security".
  • The UK has condemned the E1 settlement as a "flagrant breach of international law" and a threat to the two-state solution.

Statistics:

  • Over 500,000 people in Gaza face catastrophic levels of hunger (IPC report).
  • Many people in Gaza are at risk of dying from malnutrition-related causes (IPC report).
  • The UK has summoned Ambassador Tzipi Hotovely over the Israeli government's approval of a settlement in Palestine's West Bank.
  • 20+ countries, including the UK and EU, have condemned the Israeli government's decision to approve the E1 settlement.

Sources:

  • The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (@theIPCinfo) on Twitter.
  • UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy's statement on famine in Gaza City.
  • UNRWA (@UNRWA) on Twitter.
  • UK Foreign Office on the Israeli government's approval of a major settlement in Palestine's West Bank.
  • BBC News on UK foreign ministers' condemnation of the E1 settlement.

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