Israel Denying Food to Gaza: A Humanitarian Crisis Unfolds
Israel denying food to Gaza has escalated into a dire humanitarian crisis. The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) has condemned the blockade, stating that “starvation is spreading” and labeling the denial of aid as the “weaponisation of humanitarian assistance” .
The Impact of Israel Denying Food to Gaza
The blockade has led to severe shortages of essential supplies. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that 11% of children in Gaza suffer from acute malnutrition, with at least 55 children having died as a result . Food security experts warn that the entire population is at acute risk, with famine likely if the blockade continues .
International Condemnation of Israel Denying Food to Gaza
Human Rights Watch has accused Israel of using starvation as a method of warfare, stating that the deliberate blocking of humanitarian aid constitutes a war crime . Medical charity Médecins du Monde has also condemned the blockade, warning that the months-long restriction is worsening acute malnutrition in the Gaza Strip .
Calls for Immediate Action
Aid organizations and international figures are calling for immediate and unrestricted humanitarian access to Gaza. The UN and leading aid groups reject Israel’s proposed aid distribution strategy, citing humanitarian concerns .
As the situation deteriorates, the international community faces mounting pressure to intervene and prevent a full-scale famine in Gaza