Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:22pm on 28 Mar 2024,Thursday International
UN's Volker Türk raises concerns over Gaza's humanitarian crisis, suggesting Israel may be using starvation as a weapon of war. Türk's remarks follow a UN-backed report detailing Gaza's impending famine, blaming Israel's restrictions on aid. Israel denies allegations, citing aid deliveries and blaming Hamas for distribution issues. Meanwhile, aid efforts intensify, including US Navy's plans to build a sea pier for relief. Türk urges accountability for all sides in the conflict. As Gaza braces for famine, dire scenes emerge from hospitals, underscoring the urgent need for humanitarian action amidst escalating tensions.