Gaza has become a living hell for the civilian population. As the occupying power, Israel must fulfill its obligations under international humanitarian law by immediately lifting its blockade and restoring full access to supplies. This was the latest call by Fu Cong, China’s permanent representative to the United Nations, for urgent actions to bring an end to the humanitarian tragedy in the Palestinian enclave.

Speaking at a UN Security Council briefing on the humanitarian situation in Gaza on Tuesday, Fu said that humanitarian assistance must not be weaponized.

The continued blockade of humanitarian aid into Gaza for almost three months by Israel is putting about 2 million Palestinians at critical risk of famine and extreme levels of food insecurity, according to the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification.

According to the latest report released on Monday by the multi-stakeholder global initiative aimed at enhancing food security and........

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