Why famine Is Trending Today?

The United Nations has declared a famine in Gaza, with Palestinians expressing despair at the delayed intervention. The announcement comes as Israeli strikes continue, killing at least 25 people, and raising pressure amidst growing demands for a truce. Doctors in Gaza report visible signs of starvation among patients. The UN's global hunger monitor has determined that Gaza meets the criteria for famine, with the situation in Gaza City being particularly dire. The Israeli government has denied the existence of a famine, while the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) asserts that the famine in Gaza City can be stopped if Israel allows aid to enter. Despite the declaration, aid distribution has resumed in Gaza City, with residents returning from the Zikim area with supplies. The famine in Gaza has been described as "manufactured down to the calorie" and is seen by some as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's legacy.

Famine has been declared in Gaza, with over 500,000 people affected, marking the first such crisis in the Middle East. The United Nations has attributed this preventable crisis to Israel's policies and aid obstruction, calling it a "moment of collective shame for the world." Global leaders have reacted with condemnation, while Israel denies the famine's existence and labels reports as "lies." The situation is so severe that common illnesses are turning fatal due to malnutrition.