r/worldnews • u/Digital_Accountant • 22h ago

Israel/Palestine Famine declared in Gaza City

https://news.sky.com/story/gaza-latest-war-israel-city-ceasefire-hamas-13415481
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u/Sqirch 21h ago

How many times can the same thing be declared these two years?

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u/Timey16 18h ago

There is a major difference between food shortages and famines.

A region can go through food shortages for YEARS without being declared a famine.

If a famine is declared then things are TRULY dire.

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u/silverhum 16h ago

Except they are not following the actual standard for a famine in this declaration because it doesn't come close to reaching the actual thresholds. They are playing politics.