Almost a third of people in Gaza not eating for days, UN food programme warns
Summary
A report from the UN's food aid program highlights that almost one-third of people in Gaza are going without food for days. The World Food Programme states that many women and children urgently need help due to rising malnutrition. Various international voices have called for Israel to allow more aid into Gaza, amid ongoing conflicts and attempts at negotiations.Key Facts
- Nearly one in three people in Gaza are not eating for days, according to the UN.
- There are 90,000 women and children in Gaza who need urgent treatment for malnutrition.
- Nine deaths from malnutrition were recently reported, bringing the total to 122 since the conflict started.
- Israel controls entry of supplies into Gaza and claims there are no restrictions on aid.
- Some countries like Germany, France, and the UK are asking Israel to lift aid restrictions quickly.
- The UN and various international leaders express concern over the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
- A retired US security contractor claimed to witness war crimes in Gaza, but his claims were denied by the involved foundation.
- Negotiations for a new ceasefire and hostage release in Gaza remain uncertain amid withdrawal of some teams and diplomatic comments by US officials.
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