US EditionLuxon Hits Out at Israel over Gaza Famine, Will Not Hasten Palestinian Statehood Decision
The UN cites over 22 months of conflict and aid blockades by Israel causing famine affecting 500,000 people in Gaza, worsening the humanitarian crisis amid continued military strikes.
- On Friday, the United Nations declared a famine in Gaza, with the Rome-based Integrated Food Security Phase Classification Initiative reporting 500,000 affected in Gaza governorate.
- The UN said the famine stemmed from the 'systematic obstruction' of aid by Israel during more than 22 months of war.
- On Aug 23, Israeli strikes killed at least 51 people across Gaza, while charity kitchens in Gaza City and Deir el-Balah showed chaotic hunger scenes with displaced residents like Yousef Hamad saying, `We have no home left, no food, no income... so we are forced to turn to charity kitchens, but they do not satisfy our hunger`.
- The IPC projected the famine would expand to Deir el-Balah and Khan Yunis governorates by the end of September, while UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini urged decisive influence to stop Israel's famine denial.
- Amid denials from Israeli leaders, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the findings 'an outright lie,' while Gaza residents reported more than 500 to 600 families leaving after plans to seize Gaza City.
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Leaning Left4Leaning Right7Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution44% Right
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44% Right
L 25%
C 31%
R 44%
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