Israel denies Gaza is facing a hunger crisis, instead accusing Hamas of exploiting aid and saying it must keep all supplies out to prevent fighters from getting them.

But aid organisations paint a far different picture, Al Jazeera reported.

“Food distributions have almost stopped altogether, with remaining stocks now diverted to keep hot meal distributions going for a few more days. But that will soon finish, too,” said Gavin Kelleher, an access manager for the Norwegian Refugee Council in Deir el-Balah, central Gaza.

Juliette Touma, from the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, said all basic supplies are running out.