For now the famine is centred in the governorate of Gaza, one of five in the strip. It is the most densely populated and home to Gaza city. By the end of September, famine is expected to spread south to the governorates of Deir al-Balah and Khan Younis (see maps).

A UN-backed body confirms famine in Gaza City and surrounding areas, and says half a million are facing "catastrophic" conditions.

"An entire population is being pushed into starvation, destitution, and death,” said Belgium's Deputy Prime Minister.

The world’s leading authority on food crises has determined that the Gaza Strip’s largest city is now gripped by famine.

Parts of Gaza are experiencing famine, according to a Friday report by a United Nations-backed initiative, which added it is expected to expand.

The world's leading body on hunger declared famine in the Gaza Governorate on Friday as the Israeli military vowed to destroy the area if Hamas doesn't agree to its terms.

Famine is now occurring in Gaza City, according to the world’s leading authority on food crises. The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification released an analysis saying more than half a million people in Gaza are trapped in famine,