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Israel using starvation of civilians as method of warfare in conflict-hit Gaza Strip: HRW

According to Human Rights Watch, the Israeli government has deliberately starved civilians in Gaza during its offensive in the besieged Palestinian territory on Monday. An Israeli report alleges that starvation of civilians in the occupied Gaza Strip is a war crime, which is a method of warfare.

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Israel using starvation of civilians as method of warfare in conflict-hit Gaza Strip: HRW

The health ministry in the Hamas-run territory says more than 18,800 people, mostly women and children, have died in Israel's campaign in Gaza.

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Israel using starvation of civilians as method of warfare in conflict-hit Gaza Strip: HRW

Following months of fierce bombardment and fighting, most of Gaza's population has been displaced and people are grappling with shortages of food, water, fuel and medicine.

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Israel using starvation of civilians as method of warfare in conflict-hit Gaza Strip: HRW

Israel on Friday approved the "temporary" delivery of much-needed aid to Gaza via its Kerem Shalom crossing.

A humanitarian aid convoy entered Gaza through the crossing on Sunday, the first since Israel approved the move, an Egyptian Red Crescent official said.

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Israel using starvation of civilians as method of warfare in conflict-hit Gaza Strip: HRW

A total of "79 trucks began entering today," the official, who is not authorised to speak to the media, said on condition of anonymity.