Starvation isbeing used as a tool of war in Gaza, says EU's top diplomat

The humanitarian crisis in Gaza is 'man-made', the EU foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, has told United Nations security council members, adding that starvation was being used as a tool of war.

Borrell reiterated the EU's condemnation of the Hamas attack that took place on 7 October and stressed Israel's right to defend itself. But he said this must be done in full respect of international law and humanitarian law

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