UNRWA: 570 thousand people in Gaza are facing catastrophic hunger
| The agency affiliated to the United Nations warned about the catastrophic hunger and restrictions imposed by Israel on providing aid to the people of Gaza. |
Fars News Agency International Group; UNRWA, the relief and employment organization for Palestinian refugees, announced that “570,000 people in Gaza are facing catastrophic hunger”. There has been a significant increase in humanitarian aid to combat it.
Executive Director of the World Food Program Cindy McCain said last week that the people of Gaza are at risk of starvation with food trucks just a few miles away (in Rafah), while famine can be prevented if sufficient resources are provided and safe access to all those in need. did.
The people of Gaza before the war also depended almost entirely on foreign aid that came through only two entry points, Rafah on the border with Egypt and Karam Abu Salem on the border with Israel (occupied territories). ), enters, have been dependent.
The Financial Times newspaper reported on Monday that due to the minimal amount of food entering the Gaza Strip, UN agencies warned of the worsening of the disaster and Israel asked to open more crossings and simplify the process of inspecting trucks, and on the other hand, continuous Israeli bombardment prevents the distribution of food. “Violent clashes, imposed restrictions and cut off communications” have hindered the organization’s ability to provide safe and effective aid to the people of Gaza.
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