A coalition of 109 humanitarian organizations and human rights, including Mercy Corps, the Norwegian Refugee Council, and International Refugees, has issued a striking warning: mass famine is now spread to Gaza, while critical aid remains blocked just outside the enclave.
In their joint declaration, the organizations demanded an immediate and permanent cease-fire and the complete withdrawal of all the restrictions on the delivery of aid. They condemned the headquarters of the Israeli government for the creation of “chaos, famine and death” conditions, citing that food, drinking water and medical supplies are unable to reach those who need it due to severe access restrictions.
At least 10 Palestinians died of forced famine in the last 24 hours in Gaza, bringing the number of hunger deaths to 111, including at least 80 children, according to the Ministry of Health of the Territory.
More than 800 Palestinians have been killed in recent weeks while he was trying to reach food, mainly in mass fire by Israeli forces near GHF distribution points supported by Israel and the United States. The agency was criticized, notably from the United Nations, for its lack of neutrality and to allow military involvement in the distribution of aid.
Israel, which maintains control of all entry points in Gaza, derives responsibility for food shortages.
