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UN representative says Gaza faces 'starvation' as humanitarian access remains inadequate
Summary
A United Nations representative told the Security Council that the humanitarian situation in Gaza has deteriorated to what the speaker called "starvation," urged immediate measures to restore aid access, and cited International Court of Justice provisional measures and Gaza Ministry of Health casualty figures.
A United Nations representative told the Security Council that Gaza—aces "starvation, pure and simple" and called for immediate steps to ensure predictable humanitarian access and the release of hostages.
The representative said the conflict in Gaza has lasted for more than 670 days and cited casualty figures "according to Gaza's Ministry of Health," saying more than 61,000 people have been killed, including at least 18,000 children, and about 151,000 injured. The speaker added that about 50 hostages are believed to remain in Gaza.
The representative described humanitarian conditions as "beyond horrific," saying lifelines are collapsing under sustained…
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