Israel largely shut off entry of food, water, medicine and other supplies after launching its assault on Gaza following Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on southern Israel — allowing only a trickle of aid trucks through two crossings in the south.

After months of warnings over the risk of famine in Gaza under Israel’s bombardment, offensives and siege, children are starting to die.

The ultimate, intended outcome of Israel’s humanitarian blockade of Gaza is beginning.

  •  Devi   ( @Devi@beehaw.org ) 
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    29 months ago

    I was listening on the radio about this new aid boat, they’re trying to work out how to do it because people are so hungry and desperate that they will drown trying to be the first to the boat.