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The United Nations has warned that food supplies in southern Gaza, where Israel is planning an imminent ground offensive, “will run out tomorrow” and that the lack of aid is “sparking panic” in the community. I'm warning you.
The shortage is caused by Israel's closure of two southern crossings through which humanitarian aid is transported to Gaza.
They are currently being stopped by Israeli forces ahead of a ground offensive in Rafah. Earlier today, Israeli forces distributed leaflets to Palestinians in certain areas of Rafah ordering them to leave ahead of the attack.
Louise Waterridge, a spokeswoman for the Rafah-based United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), told The Independent that food shortages were “sparking panic” across the region.
“People are realizing that the border crossings are not working, that aid is not coming in, and that in itself causes panic in the communities, because they are already fighting for survival every day.” she said.
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Mohammad Mansour. 44 years old.
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