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UN refugee agency: 570,000 in Gaza face catastrophic hunger
23 January 2024 14:36 GMT
The UN agency for Palestinian refugees says that 570,000 people in Gaza are at risk of catastrophic hunger.
Starvation is setting in amongst Palestinians in the besieged territory amid an intense Israeli siege, which blocks the import of food and fuel into the area.
Images shared on social media in the past few days show Palestinians turning animal feed into flour for bread due to shortages of food.
570,000 people in📍#Gaza face catastrophic hunger.
— UNRWA (@UNRWA) January 23, 2024
Intense fighting, access denials & restrictions + communications blackouts are hampering @UNRWA's ability to safely & effectively deliver aid.
As risk of famine grows, @UN calls for a critical increase in humanitarian access. https://t.co/fhlAGyJ8BQ