Aid groups warn of ‘mass starvation’ in Gaza
Summary
Humanitarian and human rights organizations say that people in Gaza are facing widespread hunger because critical aid is not being allowed to enter the area. They are calling for a stop to the fighting and for aid to be allowed to reach people who need it. The groups blame Israel's actions for these problems, while Israel says it is not responsible for the lack of food.Key Facts
- 109 organizations, including Mercy Corps and Refugees International, report mass starvation in Gaza.
- Aid like food, clean water, and medical supplies is blocked from entering Gaza.
- These organizations want a ceasefire and for aid delivery restrictions to be lifted.
- Gaza's Ministry of Health says 111 people have died from hunger, including 80 children.
- More than 800 Palestinians have been killed recently while trying to get food, mostly at aid distribution points.
- The UN and others criticize an agency for not being neutral and for involving military in aid efforts.
- Israel controls the entry points into Gaza and denies causing the food shortages.
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