France, July 24 -- More than 100 aid organisations warned on Wednesday of "mass starvation" across Gaza, with their staff severely affected by widespread shortages. Israel is under mounting international pressure as the humanitarian crisis in the enclave worsens, with over two million people enduring 21 months of conflict.

In a statement, 111 organisations, including Mercy Corps, the Norwegian Refugee Council,Refugees International, Doctors Without Borders (MSF), Save the Children and Oxfam, said mass starvation was spreading even as tons of food, clean water and medical supplies sit untouched just outsideGaza, where aid groups are blocked from accessing them.

France also warned of a growing "risk of famine" caused by "the blockade impo...