In a tweet posted on social media platform X, Lazzarini called the move "outrageous" and accused Israel of intentionally obstructing lifesaving assistance during what he termed a "man-made famine."

Starvation has become a grim reality for many Palestinians in the blockaded Gaza Strip. Recent reports indicate that several people have already lost their lives due to lack of food. Adding to the crisis, a series of massacres has unfolded at the Kuwaiti roundabout, where desperate civilians gather to collect food supplies from aid trucks.

These tragic events have been dubbed the "flour massacres" after disturbing images circulated on social media, showing bags of flour stained with blood. The most recent massacre occurred just one day ago, resulting in 19 fatalities and 23 injuries.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, during a visit to the Rafah crossing, decried the situation: "I see a long line of aid trucks blocked by Israel, a long line of hunger and starvation."

South Africa has taken the matter to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), seeking further provisional measures against Israel. Pretoria cites "new facts and changes in the situation in Gaza," particularly the widespread starvation, as the reason for returning to the court. The ICJ's response is still pending.

The Ministry of Health in Gaza reports that on the 170th day of the ongoing conflict, the death toll has reached 32,226, with 74,518 injured. Tragically, many victims remain trapped under rubble, presumed dead, as Israel restricts access for ambulance and civil defense crews. (ILKHA)