Gaza Faces Starvation: UN Blames Israel for Aid Blockade

Gaza Hunger Crisis: UN Accuses Israel of Restricting Aid Gaza is facing a severe food crisis, with the United Nations accusing Israel of restricting the flow of aid into the besieged territory. The UN's Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has reported widespread food shortages and malnutrition among the population. Video footage shows long lines of people waiting to receive meager food rations, while others are seen scavenging for scraps. "Gaza is the hungriest place on the planet," stated a spokesperson for OCHA, highlighting the severity of the situation. The spokesperson further emphasized the urgent need for increased aid delivery, citing the insufficient number of trucks allowed to cross into Gaza from Israel. They called for at least 500 trucks daily to meet the basic needs of the Gazan population. Despite Israel's claims of allowing some humanitarian aid through the Kerem Shalom crossing, the UN maintains that the amount is far from adequate. The limited access to food is causing immense suffering, particularly among children and vulnerable families. The situation underscores the urgent need for increased international intervention to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.