Gaza City: The spokesperson for the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Thameen Al-Khaitan, emphasized that the Israeli occupation authorities' blockade on humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip violates international law and could lead to a renewed hunger crisis in the region.
According to Palestine News and Information Agency - WAFA, Al-Khaitan stated that Israel, as the occupying power, has a responsibility to ensure the delivery of essential supplies, including food and medical resources, to the people of Gaza. He highlighted the need for Israel to secure the health system and allow the entry of humanitarian aid without restrictions.
Al-Khaitan criticized Israel's decision to halt all aid into Gaza, labeling it as a breach of its international obligations. He expressed concerns over the potential increase in prices of basic necessities and the growing uncertainty about access to essential supplies in the future.
The UN spokesman called on the international community to take action to prevent hunger from taking hold in Gaza once again, urging humanitarian organizations to work towards unhindered distribution of critical aid to the region.
