Famine in Gaza City is 'failure of humanity', UN chief says

UN chief Antonio Gutteres called the famine in Gaza City a "failure of humanity," as the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification raised food insecurity levels to Phase 5, the most severe. The report projects catastrophic conditions for over half a million people in Gaza, with predictions of a dire escalation in famine-related deaths. Israel denies claims of starvation but faces international criticism for obstructing aid, as humanitarian agencies stress the urgent need for a scaled-up response to prevent further suffering and loss of life.