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    Gaza's entire population facing acute hunger, US warns

    by Jordan King Mar 19, 2024 3 minutes
    Source: AFP

    Gaza’s entire population of more than two million people is in the midst of “severe levels of acute food insecurity”, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said.

    “That's the first time an entire population has been so classified,” he added.

    Mr Blinkin made the comments to the BBC, during a visit to the Philippines on Tuesday.

    It came as a trip to the Middle East was announced, during which Mr Blinkin will meet senior leaders of Egypt and Saudi Arabia to "discuss the

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