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UNICEF fears famine will spread in Gaza

A day after a famine is confirmed in Gaza City, UNICEF says it fears hunger will spread. We ask the Norwegians what other countries can do to put pressure on Israel to let in aid.

A day after a famine is confirmed in Gaza City, a spokesperson for the UN children's agency UNICEF tells us she's afraid hunger will spread. We ask the Norwegian government what other countries can do to put pressure on Israel to let in aid.

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(IMAGE: Palestinian doctor Ahmed Basal examines a child for malnutrition at Al-Rantisi Hospital in Gaza City, August 7, 2025 / CREDIT: REUTERS/Dawoud Abu Alkas)

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