Egypt has condemned Israel’s decision to impose a complete siege on the Gaza Strip, accusing it of using “starvation as a weapon.” Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty on Sunday called for the immediate implementation of the next phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire.

Palestinians in Jabalya condemned Israel’s decision on March 2 to block relief and other supplies from entering the Gaza Strip until all hostages are released.

Palestinians fear hunger will stalk Gaza again this Ramadan after Israel stopped aid deliveries into the enclave due to a ceasefire standoff. Food prices soared, residents said, and aid officials warned Israel against using aid as a weapon of war.