NO MEAT FOR PALESTINIANS THIS EID IN GAZA, FARMER WARNS

Mon 02 June 2025:

Preparations for Eid al-Adha are bitter in Gaza, where Israel has continued its attacks since 7 October, 2023 and imposed a strict siege since 2 March, 2025.

While Palestinians are preparing to mark the second Eid Al-Adha in the shadow of war, Gaza is experiencing a great hunger and food crisis as Israel uses starvation as a weapon of war in the region.

Abu Hatim Al-Zarqa, a Palestinian who cares for a few small cattle under these difficult conditions, said that since 7 October, 2023, no live animals have entered the region and he cannot find animal feed.

Al-Zarqa said that the sacrifices sold will not be enough for the people in Gaza and cannot be bought due to the high prices.

Displaced Palestinians, on the other hand, said they were unable to experience the joy of Eid, adding that they have been struggling with hunger for months. As a result of the Israel-induced famine, meat and vegetables prices have skyrocketed leaving Palestinians with no way to buy them. Many haven’t eaten meat in months as a result.

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WFP chief warns Gaza could be humanitarian catastrophe ‘like none other’

Cindy McCain, the executive director of the World Food Programme (WFP), has urged the Israeli government to grant the UN agency access to the Gaza Strip “so we can do our job”.

“What we need right now is an immediate ceasefire, complete unfettered access [and] every gate open to feed people and stop this catastrophe from happening,” McCain told the US broadcaster ABC News.

“If we don’t do that, it’s going to be a humanitarian catastrophe… like none other.”

McCain also confirmed reports that Israeli forces have killed at least 31 Palestinians who were seeking food aid at the GHF point in Rafah on Sunday.

“Our people are reporting the same thing on the ground. It’s a tragedy,” she said.

SOURCE: INDEPENDENT PRESS AND NEWS AGENCIES

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