Famine has been officially confirmed in Gaza City, marking the first such declaration in the Middle East by the world’s leading authority on food crises. Over half a million people are reported to be suffering from starvation and preventable deaths, as the ongoing conflict has destroyed local food production and left residents almost entirely dependent on outside aid. Experts warn that the situation is dire, with malnutrition among children reaching catastrophic levels and the risk of death rising sharply without immediate intervention. The famine is classified based on severe lack of food, acute malnutrition, and high daily death rates, and its declaration is expected to prompt urgent action from governments and international organizations.