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In a troubling development, Gaza City is currently grappling with a famine, according to the world's leading authority on food crises, as reported by the Associated Press. The city's plight is due to ongoing fighting and an Israeli blockade, a situation that has been exacerbated by the actions that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to authorize.

The exact nature of the actions to be taken is not specified, but they are contingent upon Hamas's response to Israel's terms for ending the conflict. These terms include the disarmament of Hamas, the return of all hostages alive or dead, Israeli security control of the coastal area, and the establishment of a civil administration independent of Hamas and the Palestinian Authority.

Israeli Defense Minister, Israel Katz, has issued a warning that Gaza City could be destroyed if Hamas does not yield to these terms. He also stated that the actions authorized by Netanyahu could potentially be a part of a broader Israeli response to the situation in Gaza City.

The ongoing Israeli blockade of Gaza City is also contributing to the famine, and the actions authorized by Netanyahu could potentially further exacerbate the situation. The warning and the declaration of famine were made by the Associated Press on Friday, with the authorization made by Netanyahu on a day not specified.

Netanyahu announced that he will authorize actions in response to the ongoing situation in Gaza City. The Israeli defense minister issued a warning on Friday that Gaza's largest city could be destroyed if Hamas does not accept Israel’s conditions for ending the war.

The situation in Gaza City is a cause for great concern, with the potential for further escalation and the ongoing struggle against famine. As the situation develops, it is crucial that all parties involved prioritize the welfare and safety of the civilians in Gaza City.