VIDEO | Palestinians facing food insecurity in blocked Gaza ~ by @PressTV

July 13th, 2013

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July 13, 2013 by occupiedpalestine 0 Comments

PressTV | Ashraf Shannon, Gaza | Fri Jul 12, 2013 8:46PM GMT
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Food insecurity is spreading among Gazan households due to years of an unabated Israeli blockade. The crippling siege has negatively affected the quality and quantity of food Gazans consume.

Israeli naval forces limit the fishing area off the coast of Gaza depriving Gazans of fish which is known to be a rich source of animal protein.
According to Oxfam’s Coordinator of Food Security and Livelihoods, Elena Qleibo, food security remains a major challenge for aid agencies.

The Egyptian army’s crackdown on tunnels in recent weeks has also contributed to the lack of food security. Tunnels on the border with Egypt are considered a life-line for Gazans amid the choking Israeli blockade. They also provide jobs for thousands of workers.

According aid agencies working in Gaza nearly 60% of families in the impoverished territory are either food insecure or vulnerable to food insecurity. Thirty percent of the population has borderline or poor diets. This entails a reduced consumption of fruits, vegetables and dairy products.

Experts say that the situation of Palestinians in this tiny seaside territory reflects the scope of continuous Israeli human rights violations.

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