Gaza's Humanitarian Crisis: No Safe Places, No Access to Food

Human Rights Watch has accused the Israeli government of using starvation as a weapon of war in Gaza, deliberately blocking the delivery of water, food, and fuel, while impeding humanitarian assistance. The report highlights the deliberate razing of agricultural land, destruction of essential infrastructure, and statements from Israeli government officials indicating their intention to continue preventing basic supplies from entering Gaza until their objectives are met. The lack of clean water and fuel has led to the spread of disease and limited access to food, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis. Human Rights Watch calls for immediate action by the international community to protect civilians, condemn war crimes, restore basic services, and address the root causes of the conflict. The Biden administration's mixed message and continued military support to Israel risk complicity in war crimes and undermine international human rights and humanitarian law.