Prime Minister Christopher Luxon hits out at Israel over Gaza famine, will not hasten Palestinian statehood decision

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has urged Israel to permit “unfettered access” for humanitarian agencies to Gaza, following a UN-backed report indicating that 500,000 people in the region are facing famine due to Israel’s food supply obstructions. UN aid chief Tom Fletcher emphasized that the crisis is entirely preventable and warned of escalating mortality if aid delays continue.

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