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Malnutrition Rates Lower Than Expected Amid Gaza Famine Claims

11/21/2025

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The Global Nutrition Cluster states the 15% malnutrition threshold for famine was not breached in Gaza during summer 2025.
The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) reported over half a million in famine, a figure critics say is based on limited data.
Mortality rates from malnutrition were significantly lower than expected in a famine.
Analysts say hunger persists in Gaza, but the narrative of deliberate starvation is not substantiated.

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The Global Nutrition Cluster states the 15% malnutrition threshold for famine was not breached in Gaza during summer 2025.
The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) reported over half a million in famine, a figure critics say is based on limited data.
Mortality rates from malnutrition were significantly lower than expected in a famine.
Analysts say hunger persists in Gaza, but the narrative of deliberate starvation is not substantiated.