UNRWA urges Israel to lift Gaza blockade

UNRWA is urging Israel to lift its blockade on Gaza, as the humanitarian crisis intensifies due to a lack of essential supplies. Since March 2nd, no water or wheat has entered Gaza, leaving the population reliant on dwindling aid from the two-month ceasefire. Aid organizations like the World Food Programme have exhausted their food stocks, exacerbating the crisis. The blockade, reimposed by Israel, has devastated farmland and fishing, making Gazans entirely dependent on outside aid. The war has also led to a significant drop in life expectancy and a rise in child malnutrition.