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There's already 'catastrophic' hunger in Gaza. Who decides when to call it a 'famine?'

Palestinian people with empty bowls wait for food at a donation point in Rafah. A report out this week shows widespread hunger and malnutrition in Gaza but stopped short of declaring it a "famine." (Abed Rahim Khatib/Anadolu via Getty Images)
Palestinian people with empty bowls wait for food at a donation point in Rafah. A report out this week shows widespread hunger and malnutrition in Gaza but stopped short of declaring it a "famine." (Abed Rahim Khatib/Anadolu via Getty Images)

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