In a damning joint statement, over a dozen prominent humanitarian organisations have accused Israel of deliberately starving civilians in Gaza as a method of warfare, a potential violation of international law.
Humanitarian Catastrophe Unfolding
The coalition of aid groups, including Oxfam, Save the Children, and Doctors Without Borders, warns that Israel's blockade on essential supplies has created a man-made famine in Gaza. Their open letter states: "The denial of food, water, and medicine is being used as a weapon against Palestinian civilians."
Key Concerns Raised:
- Over 90% of Gaza's population faces acute food insecurity
- Children showing signs of severe malnutrition in unprecedented numbers
- Medical facilities overwhelmed by starvation-related cases
- Essential aid convoys routinely blocked or delayed
International Law Violations
The groups emphasize that using starvation as a weapon constitutes a war crime under the Geneva Conventions. Their letter calls for:
- Immediate ceasefire to allow humanitarian access
- Independent investigation into potential war crimes
- Sanctions against officials responsible for aid restrictions
Global Response Urged
With the situation deteriorating daily, humanitarian leaders are pressing world powers to intervene before Gaza faces complete societal collapse. "The international community cannot stand by while civilians are systematically starved," the letter concludes.
