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SvennoJ on 29 July 2025
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Only way to reverse hunger ‘catastrophe’ is to flood Gaza with aid: UNRWA

The head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) has commented on the latest IPC assessment that found that the worst-case scenario of famine is currently under way in Gaza.

“An entirely man-made famine,” Philippe Lazzarini wrote on social media.

“More than 100+ people have died due to hunger in the past few weeks alone. The only way to reverse this catastrophe is to flood Gaza with a massive scale up of aid,” he said.

“The United Nations, including UNRWA, have the expertise and resources available. UNRWA alone has the equivalent of 6,000 trucks of food and medicine ready to cross into Gaza. Let us do our work without restrictions, in safety and dignity,” the head of UNRWA urged.




IPC report confirms ‘what we have feared – Gaza is on the brink of famine’: Guterres

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has issued a statement on the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) alert, saying it confirms that Gaza is on the “brink of famine”.

“The facts are in – and they are undeniable. Palestinians in Gaza are enduring a humanitarian catastrophe of epic proportions. This is not a warning. It is a reality unfolding before our eyes,” he said.

“The trickle of aid must become an ocean. Food, water, medicine, and fuel must flow in waves and without obstruction. This nightmare must end. Ending this worst-case scenario will take the best efforts of all parties now,” he said.

Guterres also reiterated his call for an “immediate and permanent humanitarian ceasefire”, the immediate and unconditional release of all captives, and full humanitarian access across Gaza.



Israel laments ‘distorted campaign’ on starvation in Gaza

Under mounting international pressure, Israel announced a series of measures over the weekend to increase the flow of aid, including expanded humanitarian corridors and international aid drops.

UN officials say there has so far been little change on the ground and far more is needed.

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar denied that Israel is deliberately starving Gaza and said the focus on hunger is part of a “distorted campaign of international pressure”.

“This pressure is directly sabotaging the chances for a ceasefire and hostage deal. It is only pushing towards military escalation by hardening Hamas’s stance,” he said. “No external force will cause Israel to sacrifice its security, but it is always open to constructive dialogue.”

Saar added, “Hamas staying in power would be a tragedy for Israelis and Palestinians. We will not allow a jihadist terror state in heart of our ancient homeland.”

Gidean Saar needs to be arrested as well.

Hamas has already been willing to cede power, but first the genocide must end. Palestinians favor Barghouti to lead them instead of Hamas or the PA. Release him and let him set up a technocrat interim government as proposed half a year ago.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/feb/27/qatar-and-egypt-will-help-form-new-palestinian-technocratic-government