Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:46am on 23 Jul 2025,Wednesday International
Over 100 UK-based and international aid agencies have accused Israel of imposing a "siege" on Gaza, warning that mass starvation is spreading rapidly. “We are witnessing our own colleagues waste away before our eyes,” they said in a joint statement. The agencies claim food aid is being blocked from distribution. Israel, which controls all crossings, insists 950 trucks’ worth of aid await collection inside Gaza. Meanwhile, the Hamas-run health ministry reports 33 starvation-related deaths in just 48 hours. Prices of essentials have skyrocketed, with lentils reportedly costing £22 per kilo. “We’re exhausted,” one Gaza resident told the BBC. (PC: BBC)
