'Man-made famine': UNRWA says Israel will no longer approve its Gaza food convoys

Israel has reportedly halted UNRWA food convoys to Gaza's north, escalating tensions amid a funding crisis and accusations against agency staff.

The head of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East said Israel has informed the UN it will no longer approve

head Philippe Lazzarini said on social media platform X . 's biggest donor, the United States, and others to pause funding, putting the agency's future in doubt. Some countries including Canada, Australia and Sweden have since restored funding.

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