LONDON, May 02, 2008, (WAFA)-UN Aid Agencies have warned that Gaza faces a 'humanitarian crisis' unless Israel lifts its blockade.

In a joint appeal, the main UK agencies called on Israel to allow unimpeded access to fuel and other essential supplies.

The warning came as lead international players prepare to meet in London to discuss the situation in the Middle East.

The agencies, including Oxfam, Christian Aid, Care International UK, Cafod and Medecins du Monde UK, said conditions for ordinary people were now 'intolerable'.

'Only a trickle of medicine, food, fuel and other goods is being allowed in,' a statement said.

'It has made people highly dependent on food aid, and brought the health system and basic services such as water and sanitation near to collapse.'