Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:29am on 13 Mar 2024,Wednesday International
The EU's foreign policy chief, Joseph Borrell, condemns the use of starvation as a weapon in Gaza, describing the humanitarian crisis as "manmade." Israel's restrictions on land routes hinder aid delivery, leading to alternative methods like sea and air drops. UN warns 576,000 in Gaza are one step from famine, with 27 deaths due to malnutrition. A Spanish ship en route with food supplies, while the US military ship heads to build a temporary pier. Israel vows to continue its offensive in southern Gaza. International calls grow for open ports to alleviate the worsening situation.
