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UN warns Gaza aid blockade has driven hunger, pushed prices sharply higher
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The United Nations says nearly two months of severe restrictions on aid into Gaza have depleted supplies, driven up food prices and left hospitals and displaced people without essential services, urging immediate lifting of restrictions.
The United Nations said on Thursday that nearly two months of near-total restrictions on humanitarian assistance entering Gaza have led to severe shortages of food, water, shelter and medical supplies, driving hunger and excess mortality among civilians.
"Children are going hungry. Patients are going untreated. People are dying. It is time to lift the restrictions immediately," UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said at the daily press briefing.
UN agencies and partners reported that the blockade has pushed prices for staple items between about 29%…
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