FLASH
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The United Nations has issued a dire warning, declaring that the entire population of the Gaza Strip, some 2.3 million people, is facing the risk of famine, calling the situation “the worst food crisis in the world.” Jens Laerke, spokesman for the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), stressed that Gaza is the only region where 100% of the population is at risk of extreme food shortages.
According to the report, the ongoing Israeli blockade, which intensified since March of this year after the end of a six-month ceasefire, has severely restricted the entry of humanitarian aid. Only 900 aid trucks have been allowed to enter Gaza, of which only 600 have reached the border crossing, a number far insufficient to meet the basic needs of the population.
“People are dying of hunger and lack of medicine. The situation is devastating, with children suffering from acute malnutrition and the health infrastructure destroyed,” declared Hanan Balkhy, WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean, during the World Health Assembly in Geneva.
The World Health Organization and other international agencies report that the lack of food, clean water and hygiene has led to outbreaks of diseases such as pneumonia and skin infections, further worsening the humanitarian crisis. The UN has made repeated calls for the immediate opening of border crossings and facilitation of aid distribution to avoid further disaster.
Israel has denied accusations of deliberately obstructing aid, claiming the restrictions are for security reasons. However, the UN and humanitarian organizations emphasize that collective punishment of the civilian population violates international humanitarian law.
The situation in Gaza remains critical, with bakeries in central Gaza closed due to a lack of supplies, making bread a “dream” and water a “luxury” for many residents. The international community has been criticized for inaction, while calls for a permanent ceasefire and urgent aid continue to go unanswered.
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