Famine
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Iran mocks US for ‘solving’ domestic hunger problem: FM spox
TEHRAN, Jun. 26 (MNA) – Iran has mocked the United States for “solving” its domestic hunger problem by simply stopping reports while lecturing other countries on the issue.
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UN says famine phase overcome in Gaza Strip
TEHRAN, Dec. 20 (MNA) – No areas in the Gaza Strip are currently classified in famine, according to the latest reports by international bodies.
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Israeli Zikim crossing closure part of systematic starvation
TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – The director general of the Government Media Office in Gaza, has slammed Israel for “perpetuating its policy of starvation” by closing the Zikim crossing and preventing the entry of aid and trucks for 10 consecutive days.
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US vetoes UNSC Gaza ceasefire demand for 6th time
TEHRAN, Sep. 19 (MNA) – The United States vetoed a crucial United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolution demanding a ceasefire in Gaza, as Israel expanded its scorched-earth offensive on Gaza City.
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Gaza government warns of worsening famine
TEHRAN, Sep. 03 (MNA) – The Gaza Government Information Office said famine has engulfed the entire enclave, condemning the Israeli regime for deliberately engineering hunger to kill and displace civilians, while denouncing the UN for standing idle.
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800,000 Palestinians suffering from full-blown famine: UN
TEHRAN, Aug. 23 (MNA) – The UN-backed food security body has declared a full-blown famine in the Gaza Strip, warning that up to 800,000 Palestinians are now enduring catastrophic conditions marked by starvation, destitution, and death.