Famine has struck an area of Gaza and will likely spread over the next month, a global hunger monitor determined on Friday (Aug 22), an assessment that will escalate pressure on Israel to allow more humanitarian aid into the war-torn Palestinian enclave.

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Gaza City and surrounding areas are officially suffering from famine, and it will likely spread, a global hunger monitor determined on Friday, an assessment that will escalate pressure on Israel to allow more aid into the Palestinian territory.

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Gaza City and surrounding areas are officially suffering from famine, and it will likely spread, a global hunger monitor determined on Friday, an assessment that will escalate pressure on Israel to allow more aid into the Palestinian enclave.