Failure and Famine

This summary of the coverage of famine in Gaza provides insight into the cliche that truth is often the first casualty of war. 

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Famine confirmed in Gaza City is 'failure of humanity', (Situation Is Urgent, n.d.)

BBC reports a UN-backed body confirms famine in Gaza Strip and surrounding areas, and says half a million are facing "catastrophic" conditions. The report indicates how Israel's policies created famine in Gaza. (UN-Backed Body Confirms Famine in Gaza, n.d.)

BBC reports Israel has systematically obstructed food entering Gaza, aid agencies say, as a UN-backed body confirms a famine. The famine in Gaza: 'A failure of humanity itself', says UN chief. (Israel Has Systematically Obstructed Food Entering Gaza, n.d.)

UN News on 2025/08 reports more than half a million people in Gaza are trapped in famine, marked by widespread starvation, destitution and preventable deaths, ...

Gaza City is officially in famine, with hunger spreading. (Half a Million People in Gaza Are Trapped in Famine, Marked by Widespread Starvation, n.d.)

Reuters reports that Gaza City and surrounding areas are officially suffering from famine, and it will likely spread, a global hunger monitor determined on ..UN officially declares famine in Gaza, Netanyahu slams 'lie'. (UN Officially Declares Famine in Gaza, Netanyahu Slams 'Lie'., n.d.)

Le Monde.fr reports the IPC report says 'over half a million people in the Gaza Strip are facing catastrophic conditions characterized by starvation, ... ('Over Half a Million People in the Gaza Strip Are Facing Catastrophic Conditions, n.d.)

Al Jazeera declares two Palestinians have starved to death in Gaza in the past 24 hours, which also saw 71 people killed in Israeli attacks across the enclave, … Famine confirmed for first time in Gaza (Two Palestinians Have Starved to Death in Gaza in the Past 24 Hours, 2025)

World Health Organization (WHO) presents a Statement by Commissioner Lahbib on Gaza famine that more than half a million people in Gaza are trapped in famine, marked by widespread starvation, destitution and preventable deaths. (Half a Million People in Gaza Are Trapped in Famine, n.d.)

European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations reports famine is no longer a risk in Gaza. It is a reality. Children are dying from hunger and disease, while families are going days without food. UN-backed experts declare famine in and around Gaza City. (Lahbib, n.d.)

The Guardian reports that the IPC (Integrated Food Security Phase Classication)  says famine is 'entirely man-made' and immediate response is needed or avoidable deaths will soar. (Fox, n.d.)

References

Famine is confirmed in Gaza. (n.d.). UN World Food Programme (WFP). Retrieved August 22, 2025, from https://www.wfp.org/news/famine-confirmed-first-time-gaza 

Fox, J. (n.d.). IPC says famine is 'entirely man-made'. Latest news, sport and opinion from the Guardian. Retrieved August 22, 2025, from https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/aug/22/ipc-declares-famine-gaza-city 

half a million people in Gaza are trapped in famine. (n.d.). World Health Organization (WHO). Retrieved August 22, 2025, from https://www.who.int/news/item/22-08-2025-famine-confirmed-for-first-time-in-gaza 

half a million people in Gaza are trapped in famine, marked by widespread starvation. (n.d.). UN News | Global perspective Human stories. Retrieved August 22, 2025, from https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/08/1165702 

Israel has systematically obstructed food entering Gaza. (n.d.). BBC Home - Breaking News, World News, US News, Sports, Business, Innovation, Climate, Culture, Travel, Video & Audio. Retrieved August 22, 2025, from https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c05ed5rgld3o 

Lahbib, C. (n.d.). Children are dying from hunger and disease. European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO). Retrieved August 22, 2025, from https://civil-protection-humanitarian-aid.ec.europa.eu/news-stories/news/statement-com missioner-lahbib-gaza-famine-2025-08-22_en

'over half a million people in the Gaza Strip are facing catastrophic conditions. (n.d.). Retrieved August 22, 2025, from https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2025/08/22/un-declares-famine-in-gaza_6744612_4.html 

Situation Is Urgent. (n.d.). Donate to Help Children Around the World. Retrieved August 22, 2025, from https://secure.unicef.ca/ 

two Palestinians have starved to death in Gaza in the past 24 hours. (2025, August 22). Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera. Retrieved August 22, 2025, from https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/8/23/israeli-attacks-kill-37-in-gaza-as-more-palestinians-die-from-starvation 

UN-backed body confirms famine in Gaza. (n.d.). BBC Home - Breaking News, World News, US News, Sports, Business, Innovation, Climate, Culture, Travel, Video & Audio. Retrieved August 22, 2025, from https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckg4p90z1kxo 

UN officially declares famine in Gaza, Netanyahu slams 'lie'. (n.d.). Reuters.com. Retrieved August 22, 2025, from https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/gaza-city-officially-famine-with-hunger-spreading-says-global-hunger-monitor-2025-08-22/