Famine in Gaza confirmed for first time
The UN-backed Famine Review Committee has determined that 514,000 people in Gaza — almost a quarter of the population — are experiencing famine, with the number expected to hit 641,000 by the end of September
IPC FAMINE PROJECTIONS*
Aug 16-Sep 30
Emergency
Famine
Population distribution %
6
45
23
27
0
Relying on humanitarian aid
NORTH GAZA
No famine classification. Limited evidence points to worse situation than Gaza City
31%
GAZA CITY
37%
35%
55%
DEIR AL-BALAH
45%
30%
60%
KHAN YOUNIS
38%
30%
60%
RAFAH
Depopulated
MEDITERRANEAN SEA
ISRAEL
GAZA STRIP
EGYPT
Erez West
Erez
Beit Lahia
Beit Hanoun
Jabalia
Gaza City
Kerem Shalom
Rafah
Rafah
Deir al--Balah
Gate 96
Kissufim
Khan Younis
Al Mawasi
5km
3 miles
Israeli militarised zone or areas which have been under evacuation orders
Distribution sites run by U.S.-Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF)
Israeli military corridor
Closed crossing
Crossing open for limited entry of approved cargo
*Integrated Food Security Phase Classification
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