Israel denying food to Gaza is 'weapon of war', UN Palestinian refugee agency head tells BBC
Summary
The head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees called the lack of food in Gaza a "weapon of war" due to the Israeli blockade, leading to widespread hunger. A report indicates that more than two million people in Gaza face severe food shortages, with hundreds of thousands in critical danger.Key Facts
- The Israeli blockade is restricting food supplies to Gaza.
- The UN Palestinian refugee agency says the situation is causing widespread hunger.
- More than two million people in Gaza are experiencing serious food shortages.
- International journalists are not allowed to report from Gaza directly.
- The UN and aid groups disagree with Israel's claims that Hamas diverts food aid.
- Philippe Lazzarini from the UN agency stated people might die from hunger, not bombing.
- The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) reports Gaza is close to famine.
- Approximately 470,000 Gazans are in a "catastrophe" state, meaning extreme food lack.
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