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The UN-backed Integrated Food Security Phase Classification officially declares a famine in Gaza Governorate

Gaza war — The UN-backed Integrated Food Security Phase Classification officially declares a famine in Gaza Governorate in the Gaza Strip, while conditions in the North Gaza Governorate are e

Published August 22, 2025· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

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Context: Gaza war.

The UN-backed Integrated Food Security Phase Classification officially declares a famine in Gaza Governorate in the Gaza Strip, while conditions in the North Gaza Governorate are estimated to be as severe or worse. The Office for Human Rights states that the famine is the direct result of actions taken by the Israeli government, while the Israeli government disputes the report and its methodology. [https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/22/world/middleeast/famine-gaza-city-israel.html ( The New York Times )] [https://www.ohchr.org/en/press-releases/2025/08/turk-says-gaza-governorate-famine-direct-result-israeli-government-actions ( OHCHR )]

Event summary via Wikipedia Current Events (2025-08-22).