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Why does the United Nations’ declaration of famine in northern Gaza on August 22, 2025 constitute a landmark violation of international humanitarian law?

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IPC Food Security Classification declared Gaza Phase 5 famine on August 22, 2025. UN agencies FAO, UNICEF, and WFP backed assessment. Northern Gaza faces "catastrophic" conditions affecting 500,000 pe...

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