Israel Accused of Starvation Campaign in Gaza Amid Aid Blockade

The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has escalated dramatically as Israel's blockade continues, resulting in widespread famine and severe malnutrition, particularly among children. Reports indicate that at least 57 children have died of starvation in recent months, with tens of thousands more at risk due to the blockade's restriction of humanitarian aid. Critics, including Gaza's government and Canada's new Foreign Minister Anita Anand, accuse Israel of using food as a political weapon and deliberately blocking aid, with allegations of collusion between Israel and the United States worsening the situation. The U.S. has introduced a new aid distribution system managed by a private charity, the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, backed by private security and Israeli military control, a move heavily criticized by humanitarian organizations for undermining existing aid networks and potentially enabling further control by the occupier. The international community, including Arab leaders, is attempting to negotiate a ceasefire and address the crisis, but ongoing military actions and political objectives complicate these efforts. The situation has been described as a form of ethnic cleansing and raises serious legal and moral concerns about potential war crimes and genocide.