Germany says Israeli blockade causing famine in Gaza

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said Sunday that Israel’s de facto blockade of Gaza is causing famine and leading to civilian deaths, Anadolu reports. “We have long observed that Israel’s de facto blockade of the Gaza Strip is causing famine, leading to people dying, suffering, and being left without water,” Wadephul told German broadcaster Deutschlandfunk following his recent visit to Israel and Palestine. Wadephul said he delivered a clear message during meetings with Israeli officials that the humanitarian situation in Gaza must “fundamentally change.” “I hope that message has been heard. I have the impression that it has,” he said. The minister warned that Israel risked isolating itself amid growing global concern over its conduct in Gaza. “Germany must not […]