Impending Hunger Crisis Looms Over Gaza Amid Aid Blockades

UNRWA warns of an imminent hunger crisis in Gaza if Israel continues its aid blockades. The situation is a replay of past challenges as aid restrictions intensify. UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini describes the financial state of the agency as critical and precarious during a Geneva briefing.

The United Nations Palestinian relief agency (UNRWA) has raised alarms over a potential hunger crisis in Gaza stemming from Israel's continued blockage of vital aid. This warning was issued by UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini during a press briefing on Monday.

According to Lazzarini, maintaining the current aid restrictions will likely exacerbate the already dire situation for Gaza's population, echoing hardships experienced in previous months. The Commissioner-General emphasized the severity of the matter, signaling a pressing need for the restoration of aid access to avert deepening hunger in the region.

In addition to discussing the geographical and humanitarian concerns, Lazzarini painted a bleak picture of the agency's financial status, calling it both 'critical and precarious.' This financial instability further complicates UNRWA's ability to deliver essential support within the Gaza Strip, underscoring the urgent necessity for donor contributions and international intervention.

(With inputs from agencies.)