World aid groups have criticized Israel for the growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Israel has denied the accusations.

Former President Obama on Sunday called for action to stop what he described as the “preventable” starvation reported in the Gaza Strip. “While a lasting resolution to the crisis in Gaza must involve a return of all hostages and a cessation of Israel’s military operations,

For months, the U.N. and experts have warned that Palestinians in Gaza are at risk of famine, with reports of increasing numbers of people dying from causes related to malnutrition.