Core Points - The United Nations has officially confirmed that over 500,000 people in the Gaza Strip are facing famine, marking the first time famine has been recognized in the Middle East [1][2] - A report from UN agencies indicates that by the end of September, over 640,000 people in Gaza will be in the most severe "catastrophe" phase of food insecurity, with 1.14 million in an "emergency" phase and 396,000 in a "crisis" phase [2] Group 1 - The famine in Gaza is described as a man-made disaster, with UN Secretary-General António Guterres emphasizing that Israel, as the occupying power, has a legal obligation to ensure food and medical supplies for the population [3] - The UN's humanitarian affairs chief stated that the famine could have been avoided, as food is being obstructed from entering Gaza due to Israeli actions [3] Group 2 - The Palestinian Foreign Ministry has called for decisive international action to compel Israel to cease military operations, stating that this is the only way to prevent the spread of famine [4] - Israeli media reports indicate that military operations in Gaza City are expected to begin in mid-September, with preparations underway for a significant military offensive [5][8]
加沙超50万人陷入饥荒 以军或9月中旬攻加沙城
Xin Hua Wang·2025-08-23 01:35