Worsening Starvation Crisis Strains Gaza Hospitals, Civilians

The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has intensified amid ongoing conflict, with widespread hunger, lack of medical supplies, and psychological trauma reported by the International Committee of the Red Cross. U.S. President Donald Trump’s Mideast envoy recently visited a food distribution site operated by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), which has delivered over 100 million meals despite being marred by violence and controversy, as aid sites have become dangerous flashpoints. Gaza native and Atlantic Council fellow Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib stated that Hamas may be using the famine as a strategic tool to draw international attention and pressure for ending the war, while also acknowledging Israel's policies have drastically reduced food supplies. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has denied any deliberate starvation policy, asserting that humanitarian aid continues to enter Gaza, although some experts acknowledge cases of starvation among the vulnerable population without reaching famine levels. President Trump recognized the reality of starvation in Gaza, warning against denying the issue as it risks undermining credibility. The complex situation reflects competing narratives on responsibility and the challenges of delivering aid amid ongoing conflict and political agendas.