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U.N. warns Gaza food insecurity remains critical despite some improvements; winter and access barriers deepen need
Summary
The U.N. said about 1.6 million people in Gaza — more than 75% of the population — are projected to face extreme acute food insecurity and that winter storms and damaged infrastructure are worsening needs; the U.N. said it has supplied daily hot meals and other support but cannot meet growing needs while access remains limited.
The United Nations told reporters on Dec. 17 that an Integrated Phase Classification report projects approximately 1,600,000 people in Gaza — more than 75% of the population — will face extreme levels of acute food insecurity through mid‑April. The U.N. spokesperson said the highest IPC phase includes people expected to face catastrophic hunger and that numbers of malnourished children and pregnant or breastfeeding women…
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