Collective Punishment

Gaza Blockade: Starvation, Sickness, and Crime Soar Amidst Israeli Siege

Israel continues to blockade the entry of all food, aid, and other goods into Gaza, and the consequences are devastating. Hunger is rampant, disease is spreading, and crime is spiraling out of control. The situation has reached a point where even publications typically perceived as pro-Israel are openly calling for humanitarian intervention. The scale of suffering is undeniable, and the silence from much of the international community is deafening.

Israel’s actions are leading to a humanitarian crisis of epic proportions. The blockade prevents essential supplies from reaching the population, leaving them vulnerable to starvation and illness. Hospitals lack medicine and equipment, and basic necessities like clean water are scarce.… Continue reading