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 1. Famine Officially Declared in Gaza A global food security monitor has officially declared that famine conditions exist in Gaza city and surrounding areas, marking the first time such a declaration has been made outside Africa. According to the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) , over half a million people are already facing catastrophic hunger, with projections suggesting that the figure could rise even further in the coming weeks if aid does not increase significantly. The famine is the result of prolonged conflict, severe restrictions on humanitarian assistance, and the destruction of critical infrastructure such as water, power and agricultural systems. Humanitarian organization warn that without immediate and large-scale intervention, mortality rates could surge, particularly among children and the elderly. The declaration has intensified international pressure on Israel to expand humanitarian corridors and allow aid agencies greater access to the affected...