Clock ticking fast towards famine, Unrwa says

The United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees, Unrwa, has warned that the clock was "ticking fast towards famine in Gaza".

The agency renewed calls for removing Israel-imposed restrictions preventing its aid convoys from reaching northern Gaza.

"Northern Gaza is the epicentre of famine. We simply need to have access to get food supplies in," said Jonathan Fowler, Unrwa's senior communications manager.

The clock is ticking fast towards famine in #Gaza 📍@UNRWA is the backbone of the humanitarian response in the #GazaStrip, and yet our food convoys are prevented from reaching the north, where famine is imminent.

Time is running out. Restrictions must be lifted now. pic.twitter.com/H1TccPqNro
— UNRWA (@UNRWA) March 28, 2024