Large numbers of Gaza families have been pushed deeper into poverty in recent months by Palestinian political infighting and the freezing of U.S. aid. "At the same time that the humanitarian situation in Gaza is worsening, humanitarian aid is disappearing." Israel and Egypt say they need the blockade to contain Hamas, but have not offered a viable plan for Gaza. Need has grown exponentially, with some 1 million people in Gaza now receiving U.N. food aid, compared to 80,000 two decades ago, said agency spokesman Chris Gunness. Money for Gaza food distributions could run out in a couple of months, Gunness said.

Source: ABC News June 07, 2018 06:21 UTC