1. The United Nations has declared a famine in the Gaza Strip, with UN Security Council members, excluding the U.S., expressing alarm and urging Israel for action to alleviate the crisis.
2. The Security Council members have characterized the situation as a "man-made crisis" and condemned the use of starvation as a weapon of war. They have called for an immediate ceasefire, unconditional lifting of Israeli restrictions on aid deliveries, and reversal of Israel's decision to expand its military operation in Gaza City.
3. The U.S., represented by Acting UN Ambassador Dorothy Shea, has defended Israel's actions, stating that Israel has allowed more than 2 million tons of aid to enter the Gaza Strip since the beginning of the conflict.
2. The Security Council members have characterized the situation as a "man-made crisis" and condemned the use of starvation as a weapon of war. They have called for an immediate ceasefire, unconditional lifting of Israeli restrictions on aid deliveries, and reversal of Israel's decision to expand its military operation in Gaza City.
3. The U.S., represented by Acting UN Ambassador Dorothy Shea, has defended Israel's actions, stating that Israel has allowed more than 2 million tons of aid to enter the Gaza Strip since the beginning of the conflict.
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Summary
UN declares famine in Gaza; Security Council, excluding U.S., urges Israel for action to alleviate crisis. They condemn the use of starvation as a weapon and call for immediate ceasefire, lifting of Israeli aid restrictions, and reversal of military operation expansion in Gaza City. The U.S.