Civilians in Gaza strip facing starvation
Civilians in the Gaza Strip are currently facing a dire situation, with the United Nations’ World Food Programme warning that starvation is becoming a critical issue. The scarcity of food and water in Gaza has reached a point where these essentials are described as “practically non-existent.” This alarming situation has emerged as winter approaches, adding further urgency to the crisis.
Adding to the severity, Oxfam has reported that starvation is being used as a “weapon of war” in Gaza. This situation has been exacerbated by Israel’s actions to cut off supplies of food and water to the region. The humanitarian organization has renewed its calls for essential goods to be allowed into the besieged Gaza Strip. According to Oxfam, since the imposition of the siege, only about 2 percent of the usual food has been delivered to Gaza, highlighting the extreme nature of the restrictions and their impact on the civilian population.
The current crisis in Gaza, with civilians facing the immediate possibility of starvation, is a stark reminder of the devastating impact of prolonged conflicts and blockades on innocent populations. The dire situation underscores the urgent need for international intervention and support to ensure that basic human necessities like food and water are accessible to those in need. The use of starvation as a tactic in conflicts poses a grave violation of human rights and international humanitarian laws, calling for immediate action to alleviate the suffering of civilians caught in the crossfire of geopolitical disputes.
