A United Nations special investigator on human rights says Israel's blockade of the Gaza Strip is a massive violation of international humanitarian law.
Professor Richard Falk says Israel is allowing in barely enough food to avoid famine and disease.
The UN rapporteur has aroused Israel's anger before but his latest criticisms are probably his strongest yet.
He described the Israeli blockade of Gaza as a "siege in full fury," and said its collective punishment of Palestinians amounted to a crime against humanity.
Mr Falk went on to say that the International Criminal Court should consider indicting Israeli leaders for possible violations of international criminal law.
There was no immediate comment by Israel, but it has dismissed previous statements by Mr Falk as offensive and unbalanced.
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