“If Gaza’s children have nothing to eat, everyone should go on hunger strike,” declared a civil defence official in Gaza, highlighting the deepening humanitarian catastrophe in the territory, Anadolu Agency reports.

Gaza Civil Defence spokesperson Mahmoud Basal announced during an appearance on *Egypt’s Al-Qahera News Channel that he began a full hunger strike on July 20 to protest the humanitarian crisis, particularly the starvation of children.

“I will not eat until my people can eat, and aid is delivered in a humane way that respects human dignity,” he said.

Former Tunisian President Moncef Marzouki also announced his participation in a symbolic hunger strike via a post on X, writing: “I commit to a symbolic hunger strike today in solidarity with our people in Gaza.”