Amman: The Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates has issued a statement condemning Israel's ongoing restrictions on humanitarian aid to Gaza, which have resulted in severe famine conditions. The UN Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) has reported that Gaza's food security situation has reached Phase 5, indicating a state of famine.
According to National News Agency - Lebanon, the ministry's official spokesperson, Ambassador Sufian Qudah, emphasized the grave humanitarian crisis in Gaza, attributing it to the Israeli government's policies. Qudah stated that these measures have exacerbated the situation, using starvation as a weapon against the Palestinian population.
Ambassador Qudah urged the international community to take immediate and decisive action. He called for efforts to compel Israel to cease its aggression, address the famine and humanitarian crisis, and ensure sustained access to aid for the people of Gaza.