Israel’s blocking of aid creating ‘apocalyptic’ conditions in Gaza
Al Jazeera
New report shows Israel ‘consistently and groundlessly’ blocks aid operations for Gaza amid famine-like conditions.
Israel has generated “famine-like conditions” in the Gaza Strip “while obstructing and undermining the humanitarian response”, according to a new report by humanitarian group Refugees International.
The group’s research in Egypt, Jordan and Israel revealed that Tel Aviv “consistently and groundlessly impeded aid operations within Gaza, blocked legitimate relief operations and resisted implementing measures that would genuinely enhance the flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza”.
The report was based on interviews with dozens of government officials, humanitarian workers, and NGO staff engaged in on-the-ground aid efforts from the three countries.
“Our research makes clear that conditions inside of Gaza are apocalyptic,” said the report released on Thursday.
“After five months of war, Palestinians are struggling to find adequate food, water, shelter, and basic medicine. Famine-level hunger is already widespread and worsening.”
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