Mass starvation in Gaza is a deliberate siege tactic
Human Rights Watch report condemns Israel’s deliberate use of starvation as a tactic in Gaza siege.
- Bilawal Riaz
- 1 min read
A recent report by Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of using starvation as a deliberate tactic in its siege on Gaza. High-ranking Israeli officials have made statements supporting this policy, leading to the denial of food, water, and fuel to Gaza civilians. Despite major human rights groups condemning this action, US media coverage tends to portray the situation as a natural disaster rather than intentional warfare. The article criticizes the media for not highlighting Israel’s deliberate use of starvation as a war tactic. Comparisons are drawn to how media covered Russia’s blockade of food to Ukraine. The article raises concerns about the lack of accountability in reporting and emphasizes the importance of accurately framing such humanitarian crises.