The United Nations’ World Food Program has announced that “hordes of hungry people” broke into a food supply warehouse in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, resulting in at least two deaths and injuring several other people.
“Hordes of hungry people broke into the WFP’s Al-Ghafari warehouse in Deir Al-Balah, Central Gaza, in search of food supplies that had been prepositioned for distribution,” the WFP said. “Initial reports indicate two people died and several were injured in the tragic incident.”
Although Israel eased its blockage last week, conditions in Gaza remain dire as the ramifications of the order enter its third month. In March, Israeli officials had asserted that the restrictions were necessary to force Hamas to agree to terms for ending the war and freeing the remaining hostages held in Gaza.
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