"Gaza's Looming Famine: The Use of Starvation as a Weapon of War"

Israel is accused of using starvation as a weapon of war in Gaza, leading to severe hunger and a risk of famine for the 2.3 million population. Alex de Waal, executive director of the World Peace Foundation, warns that unless Israel changes course and allows relief operations, Gaza could face famine. He argues that intentional destruction of essential infrastructure and restrictions on aid make Israel culpable for war crimes, and the U.S. could also be complicit. Additionally, de Waal highlights simultaneous food emergencies in Sudan, Ethiopia, Somalia, and Yemen, exacerbated by budget constraints and rising food aid costs.