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Famine Looms Over Gaza as UK Moves Toward Recognizing Palestine

UN warns of catastrophic hunger amid ongoing hostilities

29 July 2025 · 23:32 UTC

The United Nations-backed global hunger monitoring body has warned that Gaza is on the brink of famine, citing catastrophic levels of food insecurity as the war continues.

The warning comes as the United Kingdom threatens to recognize Palestine as a state if Israel does not implement a ceasefire and allow greater humanitarian access.