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Over 61,000 Dead in Gaza: Famine Looms Amid Crisis

8/7/2025

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Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have tragically claimed over 61,000 lives since October 2023, deepening an already dire humanitarian crisis. With just 1.5% of farmland intact, food shortages loom large, prompting the UN to warn of impending famine. Amidst the chaos, Egyptian President al-Sisi has denounced the conflict as unjustified, urging global intervention.

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Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have tragically claimed over 61,000 lives since October 2023, deepening an already dire humanitarian crisis. With just 1.5% of farmland intact, food shortages loom large, prompting the UN to warn of impending famine. Amidst the chaos, Egyptian President al-Sisi has denounced the conflict as unjustified, urging global intervention.