‘No Food, No Fuel’: Gaza Faces Starvation as Crossings Shut
Basic necessities like flour and vegetables have become 100 times more expensive in Gaza, according to UN reports, after Israel shut key crossings into the enclave. Critical aid supplies—including tents and medical kits—are stuck at closed entry points like Kerem Shalom, raising fears of a humanitarian catastrophe. 🔥
UN Sounds Alarm: ‘Lives at Risk’
UN emergency relief chief Tom Fletcher called Israel’s move “alarming,” stressing that international law guarantees aid access. Over 2 million residents, half of them children, now face worsening hunger and disease risks. 👶💔
Ceasefire Talks Collapse Behind Closure
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu linked the blockade to stalled ceasefire talks with Hamas, claiming it pressures the group to accept a US-backed deal to extend truces and release hostages. Meanwhile, UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged immediate aid resumption and an end to hostilities. 🤝🌍
‘This Can’t Wait’: Global Response
UN agencies warn that Gaza’s already fragile health and food systems could collapse within days. With local aid stocks dwindling, activists and diplomats are pleading for urgent intervention to prevent mass starvation. The world is watching. ⏳⚖️
