Israel's actions in Gaza, including reports of starvation tactics, are deeply concerning and have drawn widespread condemnation from humanitarian organizations, UN bodies, and human rights groups. Here's a breakdown of why such tactics are being used and how they are being viewed globally:
1. Starvation as a Weapon
Numerous credible sources, including the United Nations, Human Rights Watch, and Amnesty International, have accused Israel of using starvation as a method of warfare—which is a violation of international humanitarian law (including the Geneva Conventions). This includes:
Blockade of food, fuel, and aid
Destruction of agricultural areas
Targeting bakeries and food warehouses
Obstruction of humanitarian convoys
The impact is catastrophic for civilians, particularly children, who are the most vulnerable to malnutrition, dehydration, and disease.
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2. Why is Israel doing this?
While Israel states its military actions are aimed at destroying Hamas, the blockade and restriction of aid are widely seen as part of a collective punishment strategy—which is illegal under international law.
Israel may be using starvation to:
Pressure Hamas by weakening civilian support
Create leverage during ceasefire negotiations
Punish the population for Hamas’s October 7 attacks
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3. Impact on Gaza Children
UNICEF and Save the Children report that thousands of children are already suffering from severe acute malnutrition.
Hospitals have no supplies, clean water is scarce, and food prices are unaffordable.
Some children have died from starvation—an extremely rare and tragic outcome in modern conflicts.
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4. International Response
UN experts say this may amount to genocide.
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has ordered Israel to allow aid and stop actions that could lead to genocide.
However, enforcement is weak and political support (notably from the US) limits accountability.
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Summary:
Israel’s starvation tactics against Gaza, especially children, are widely seen as illegal, inhumane, and morally indefensible. These actions are driven by a military and political strategy, but they are inflicting immense suffering on innocent civilians, particularly children. The global community continues to call for an immediate ceasefire and unrestricted humanitarian access.
Free Palestine by Abdullah Shafique
Israel's actions in Gaza, including reports of starvation tactics, are deeply concerning and have drawn widespread condemnation from humanitarian organizations, UN bodies, and human rights groups. Here's a breakdown of why such tactics are being used and how they are being viewed globally:
1. Starvation as a Weapon
Numerous credible sources, including the United Nations, Human Rights Watch, and Amnesty International, have accused Israel of using starvation as a method of warfare—which is a violation of international humanitarian law (including the Geneva Conventions). This includes:
Blockade of food, fuel, and aid
Destruction of agricultural areas
Targeting bakeries and food warehouses
Obstruction of humanitarian convoys
The impact is catastrophic for civilians, particularly children, who are the most vulnerable to malnutrition, dehydration, and disease.
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2. Why is Israel doing this?
While Israel states its military actions are aimed at destroying Hamas, the blockade and restriction of aid are widely seen as part of a collective punishment strategy—which is illegal under international law.
Israel may be using starvation to:
Pressure Hamas by weakening civilian support
Create leverage during ceasefire negotiations
Punish the population for Hamas’s October 7 attacks
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3. Impact on Gaza Children
UNICEF and Save the Children report that thousands of children are already suffering from severe acute malnutrition.
Hospitals have no supplies, clean water is scarce, and food prices are unaffordable.
Some children have died from starvation—an extremely rare and tragic outcome in modern conflicts.
---
4. International Response
UN experts say this may amount to genocide.
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has ordered Israel to allow aid and stop actions that could lead to genocide.
However, enforcement is weak and political support (notably from the US) limits accountability.
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Summary:
Israel’s starvation tactics against Gaza, especially children, are widely seen as illegal, inhumane, and morally indefensible. These actions are driven by a military and political strategy, but they are inflicting immense suffering on innocent civilians, particularly children. The global community continues to call for an immediate ceasefire and unrestricted humanitarian access.
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