Gaza
Palestinians say Israel and traders engineered Gaza famine
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Palestinian officials and residents have accused Israeli occupation forces and local merchants of deliberately creating famine conditions in Gaza by restricting food imports to unhealthy products and junk food, including snacks and fizzy drinks, Middle East Eye reported. The allegations suggest a coordinated effort to limit nutritious supplies entering the besieged territory.
The accusations point to control over both the entry of goods into Gaza and the distribution of available products within the strip. Palestinians contend that the restricted availability of staple foods and nutritious items has forced residents to subsist on processed snacks rather than substantive meals.
