The Deliberate Starvation of Palestinians in Gaza

The United Nations decisively opposed apartheid, cultivating global agreement that ultimately eradicated this reprehensible system. Yet, Nelson Mandela astutely remarked in 1997 that genuine freedom cannot be attained without the emancipation of the Palestinians.”A recent conversation on NPR shed light on the critical circumstances in Gaza, claiming that Palestinians face starvation. This claim, however, is misleading; they are being systematically starved. Contrary to victims of natural calamities, the distress in Gaza arises from intentional actions. Food and medical resources stagnate at the border, obstructed from entering by Israel. This stark situation underscores a calculated effort to force Palestinians into submission.Israeli authorities, including Prime Minister Netanyahu, are implicated in these immoral actions, withholding vital assistance amidst a relentless assault on civilians. Numerous reports suggest that Israeli soldiers are targeting vulnerable individuals in search of aid. Although Israel proclaims minimal support, the reality is that starvation functions as a weapon against Palestinians, constituting a breach of international law and a horrific act of ethnic cleansing.