Oxfam has described the situation in Gaza as “horrific” with millions being “collectively punished in full view of the world”.
“There can be no justification for using starvation as a weapon of war. World leaders cannot continue to sit back and watch, they have an obligation to act,” the UK-based charity said in a statement.
It noted under international humanitarian law it is strictly prohibited to use starvation as a “method of warfare”.
“As the occupying power in Gaza, Israel is bound by [legal] obligations to provide for the needs and protection of the population of Gaza.”
Israel has imposed a “total blockade” on the Strip and it has exhausted its supplies of food, water and fuel.
Source: AlJazeera
