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Brazil Condemns Chronic Hunger in Gaza Strip, Calls for Immediate Ceasefire and Humanitarian Aid

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The Brazilian government has expressed deep dismay over the conclusions of the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) report, highlighting chronic hunger in Gaza City and surrounding areas, with over 500,000 people facing catastrophic conditions. The report attributes the situation to the severe restrictions imposed by the Israeli government on the entry and distribution of humanitarian aid, in violation of international humanitarian law. Brazil joins a joint statement by the FAO, UNICEF, WFP, and WHO, emphasizing the need for an immediate ceasefire and the lifting of restrictions to allow humanitarian aid to enter the Gaza Strip.

Key Takeaways:

  • The IPC report confirms chronic hunger in Gaza City and surrounding areas, affecting over 500,000 people.
  • The Brazilian government condemns the use of starvation as a method of warfare and calls for the immediate and unconditional lifting of restrictions on humanitarian aid.
  • The report attributes the situation to the severe restrictions imposed by the Israeli government on the entry and distribution of humanitarian aid.
  • Brazil reiterates its support for a permanent ceasefire, with the complete withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza, and the release of hostages.
  • The Brazilian government reaffirms its call for a two-state solution, with an independent and viable State of Palestine living side by side with Israel, within the 1967 borders.

Statistics:

  • Over 500,000 people in Gaza City and surrounding areas are facing catastrophic conditions of hunger, destitution, and death.
  • The IPC report attributes the situation to the severe restrictions imposed by the Israeli government on the entry and distribution of humanitarian aid.
  • The Brazilian government joins the joint statement by the FAO, UNICEF, WFP, and WHO, emphasizing the need for an immediate ceasefire and the lifting of restrictions on humanitarian aid.

Sources:

  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Brazil

+ Directory of Channels for Attendance - Press Office - Notes for the Press - Government Manifestations on the Hunger Situation in the Gaza Strip, State of Palestine (translated version) [1]

+ Original story: https://www.gov.br/mre/pt-br/canais_atendimento/imprensa/notas-a-imprensa/manifestacoes-sobre-a-situacao-de-fome-na-faixa-de-gaza-estado-da-palestina

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