Large crowds of Palestinians burst into a UN warehouse in Deir al-Balah on 28 May after aid trickled into the Palestinian territory, which is on the brink of famine. The 11-week siege and a continuing tight Israeli blockade mean most people in Gaza are desperately hungry. Medics and aid workers have said for months that malnutrition is spreading. Bakeries operated by the UN World Food Programme have closed owing to a lack of cooking gas, and prices are soaring for the limited food available in shops and markets

Source: The Guardian May 29, 2025 15:58 UTC