Gaza hunger crisis: Palestinian in Cork fears for starving family amid Israeli blockade

While his family starves in Gaza, Habib Al Ostaz faces deportation from Ireland to a life of poverty in Greece

Habib Al Ostaz is looking for the Irish Government to help his family escape from Gaza. Picture: Dan Linehan

Habib Al Ostaz’s family has not eaten in two days.

Small portions of lentils and rice are all they can intermittently access since Israel stopped all food, humanitarian aid, and other supplies entering Gaza on March 2. Even the flour has now run out.