BBC and other media organisations say journalists face ‘threat of starvation’ in Gaza
News groups issue urgent plea to let journalists into and out of Gaza
- Major news organisations, including the BBC and Reuters, have expressed grave concerns that their journalists in Gaza are facing starvation due to Israeli blockades.
- Palestinian health officials report that over 100 people, including 80 children, have died of hunger in Gaza in recent weeks amidst severe aid restrictions.
- The news agencies and the UN have urged Israeli authorities to allow more aid into Gaza and to let journalists in and out.
- The Israeli government denies causing a famine, asserting that any food shortage is “engineered by Hamas” which prevents aid distribution.
- Ceasefire talks are ongoing, with Israel describing Hamas's latest proposal as “workable”.