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Israel pushes Gaza into famine, Middle East's first ever says UN

Name: Israel pushes Gaza into famine, Middle East's first ever says UN
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Description: The United Nations declared famine in Gaza on August 22, which is the first ever famine in the Middle East. 5,00,000 people were facing 'catastrophic' hunger, with at least 271 people dying from starvation, including 112 children.

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Updated:22nd Aug, 2025 at 9:11 PM

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The United Nations declared famine in Gaza on August 22, which is the first ever famine in the Middle East. 5,00,000 people were facing 'catastrophic' hunger, with at least 271 people dying from starvation, including 112 children.

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