Canada accused Israel of causing famine in the Gaza Strip by failing to comply with its international obligations and denying access to humanitarian aid.
In a statement, Canada's Secretary of State for International Development, Randeep Sarai, said that "the ongoing conflict and the Israeli government's military actions have made famine a devastating reality for Palestinians in Gaza."
Canada has held Israel directly responsible for the famine affecting the population of the Gaza Strip, denouncing that the blockade imposed on the flow of aid is exacerbating the food crisis, especially among children.
Likewise, the Secretary of State emphasized that "an intensified military offensive in Gaza City would further aggravate the devastating effects on the civilian population, where famine cond