4 d. ago Israel says body of hostage returned as military begins Gaza City offensive

Of the 251 hostages taken by Hamas-led militants almost 22 months ago, roughly 50 remain in Gaza including 20 that Israel believes to be alive

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1 week ago Israel furiously condemns 'Hamas lies' after UN report officially declared famine in Gaza

The famine was declared by experts at the Rome-based IPC, who said it affected 500,000 people in the Gaza governorate, which covers about a fifth of the Palestinian territory including Gaza City.

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1 week ago Famine declared in Gaza City as UN hits out at 'systematic obstruction' of aid by Israel

UN-backed body declares famine in Gaza City: ‘This is a moment of collective shame’

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1 week ago Gaza famine officially declared in 'deep stain on our collective humanity'

The official declaration of famine in Gaza 'is a deep stain on our collective humanity' says charity boss.

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1 week ago Famine set to be officially declared in Gaza for first time by UN

The system for classifying food insecurity has been used to declare just four famines since it was established in 2004Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has vowed to destroy Gaza City if Hamas did not agree to disarm, release all remaining hostages in the territory and end the war on Israel’s terms, reports AFP.He wrote on social media:Soon, the gates of hell will open upon the heads of Hamas’s murderers and rapists in Gaza - until they agree to Israel’s conditions for ending the war, primarily the release of all hostages and their disarmament,” the minister posted on social media.If they do not agree, Gaza, the capital of Hamas, will become Rafah and Beit Hanoun,” he added, referring to two cities in Gaza largely razed during previous Israeli operations. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Famine declared in Gaza City as Israel presses ahead with massive assault

UN-backed body is set to declare famine in Gaza City on Friday

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1 week ago Famine 'will be officially declared in Gaza City TODAY' by body responsible for monitoring world hunger

The international body responsible for monitoring world hunger will officially declare famine in Gaza City for the first time , it has been reported.

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