
Palestinians in Gaza are enduring “what may be the cruellest phase of this cruel conflict,” says the United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, warning that Israel’s escalating military campaign and prolonged blockade have pushed the population to the brink of famine.
“For nearly 80 days, Israel blocked the entry of life-saving international aid,” Guterres said in a statement on Friday, condemning the scale of human suffering. “The entire population of Gaza is facing the risk of famine.”