Starvation as a Weapon of War: Human Rights Watch Denounces Israel for Denying Gaza Access to Food

Israel is deliberately blocking the delivery of water, food and fuel in Gaza, prompting Human Rights Watch to accuse the occupation of utilizing starvation as a weapon of war. Human Rights Watch's Israel and Palestine director, Omar Shakir, says 97% of the groundwater in Gaza is unfit for human consumption after the destruction of pipelines and treatment sources, the rejection of humanitarian aid and the collapse of the medical system under incessant bombing, leading to mass dehydration and contagious disease. Shakir calls on the international community to condemn Israel's actions and to increase pressure on U.S. support in particular. "The United States and Israel are isolated in the international community," Shakir says. "The use of double standards in Israel and Palestine harms civilians all over the world."

[mardeeyaheltouhkhy]

Absolutely Heartless and totally inhumane 😪💔🤲🤲🤲👁️

[aldemir]

This is nothing but barbaric behavior, this is very shameful world

[MendeMaria-ejbf]

The sadest thing is that despite the news about the crimes nothing happens to stop the desaster. That's a huge shame for all who would have the power or influence to stop the slaughter and suffering.

[Ligth]

USA: Can you minimize civilian. Casualties?
Israel: No.

USA: can you stop settler attacks in the West Bank?
Israel: No.

USA: Can you accept a two-state solution?
Israel:No.

USA: can you stop expanding settlements?
Israel:No.

USA: can you end the war sooner?
Israel: No

USA: ok, Here's billions of dollars
Israel: Yes!

[tmc]

How carelessly we use the phrase "I'm starving" when missing a single meal. Thinking of a small child going days without food, slowly losing even the ability to cry should make any sane person rebel against our government's funding of this massacre.

[darshansingh]

This is today’s Holocaust inflicted on Palestinians by Israel. Most disturbing.the once persecuted are now persecuting, committing crimes against humanity.
There is no military solution, and by supplying weapons to Israel, we are complicit in this genocide. Sat Sri Akal, Salam, Shalom, Shanti.

[berylackermann]

The HUMAN RIGHTS "WATCH' and the UN should stop "watching" and TAKE ACTION.

[Hoppenoffer]

Bibi and the American General… the two most insanely evil men on earth. Just my opinion 😢❤

[janakjodhan]

The US is disturbingly complicit in war crimes as it did in Laos, Cambodia, Korea, Chile, Vietnam, Grenada, and Africa.
It is no longer 'at risk '.

[ilovemyolive]

No child should ever have to go to bed cold & hungry. No human being should be treated in this manner 🕊🍉

[brendagonzales]

Don’t forget about Sudan people are starving

[shahidarose]

They did same in Iraq Libya Afganestan and every country but everyone is going to answer for it

[erinshannon]

Please God protect the innocent civilians, keep them safe. Please let them get the help they need. May there be peace.

[Faicon]

“Men never do evil so completely and cheerfully as when it’s done from religious conviction.” - Blaise Pascal

[suhath]

The world will be held to account before God for allowing this to happen

[rokib]

Thank you for your honest journalism, Amy. It's something worth more than diamonds in these days. Keep it up 👍

[xdaydreamerx]

Aipac has alot off influence. Get them out

[mckoz]

Major law reforms are needed urgently to stop these catastrophic events in Gaza from ever happening again. The world leaders have failed to protect its citizens.

[redcat]

Dislike. Hamas started this. Israel has a right to self defense against terrorism.

[SakuraHailey]

This is so inhumane especially for a child....no food water....just so that this will stop...Thanks Amy....be safe.