U.N. agency closes the rest of its Gaza bakeries as food supplies dwindle under Israeli blockade
- The U.N. Food agency closed all of its Gaza bakeries because supplies dwindled, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis.
- Israel sealed off Gaza from aid, demanding Hamas release hostages before allowing entry of goods and supplies.
- Israel resumed its offensive, including bombardments and troop deployments, after a ceasefire, aiming to pressure Hamas.
- COGAT reported 25,200 trucks with nearly 450,000 tons of aid entered Gaza during the truce, but the UN refuted claims of sufficient food.
- The U.N. Spokesperson called Israel's claim of enough food 'ridiculous' amid critical shortages, forcing bakery closures and widespread displacement.
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Israel Uses Food as a Weapon of War - UNICORN RIOT
Gaza, Palestine — Since 2006, Israel has imposed a land, air, and water siege on the Gaza Strip and restricted food entry. Over the last 17 months, that long-standing practice has only become more severe as Israel has used food as a weapon in its war on Gaza, effectively cutting off all access of food and humanitarian aid to the war-torn Gaza Strip for prolonged periods. This act of collective punishment on the civilian population is one of many…
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