Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:10pm on 18 Mar 2024,Monday International
Israel prevented UNRWA Chief Philippe Lazzarini from entering Gaza, where the UN warns of a looming famine. Lazzarini's denial of entry by Israeli authorities was disclosed during a joint press conference in Cairo with Egypt's Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry. The move comes amidst accusations from Israel linking UNRWA to Hamas, leading to funding suspensions by multiple donor nations. The Gaza conflict, escalating since October, has claimed civilian lives, with UNRWA facilities destroyed and staff facing arrests and mistreatment. The UN describes the humanitarian situation as dire, with half of Gaza's population facing hunger and starvation.
