Since March 2, Israel has completely blocked humanitarian aid into Gaza, leading to severe food shortages. Hundreds of aid trucks are stalled at the border, and many kitchens have closed down. According to Alex de Waal from the World Peace Foundation, most Gazans now face emergency levels of food insecurity, with the poorest and most vulnerable individuals starting to starve. Amidst this crisis, President Trump mentioned transforming Gaza into a 'freedom zone' at a state dinner, highlighting the stark humanitarian situation even as violence continues.
"The majority of people in Gaza are facing emergency or catastrophic levels of food insecurity," says de Waal. "Rations are getting low, and the poorest and most vulnerable are beginning to starve and die."
This comes amidst mounting warnings of 'Starvation in Gaza,' which is the headline of our next guest's new piece in the London Review of Books.
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