Israel has blocked humanitarian aid from entering Gaza, throwing the territory of over 2 million people into what is believed to be the worst humanitarian crisis in nearly 19 months of war.

Organizations in Gaza, messages circulated between security officials for aid groups seen by The Associated Press and witnesses say warehouses are being looted by Palestinians, some armed, as desperation for aid spikes after more than two months of Israel’s blockade.

Witnesses and aid groups in Gaza have reported a surge in looting in the enclave, while human rights groups warn against the use of starvation as a 'weapon of war'. View on euronews