# UN envoy says nutrition data refutes Gaza starvation claims against Israel

Israel’s UN envoy said recent Gaza nutrition data disproves accusations that Israel caused starvation, calling the allegations a “blood libel.” The comments push back against international criticism over aid access during the war.

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- [Fox News World](https://www.foxnews.com/world/israel-vindicated-gaza-nutrition-data-after-blood-libel-starvation-claims-un-envoy-says) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 06:00:15 -0400