Amid dire conditions in Gaza, Yasmin Eid and her family of six struggle daily, relying on a single daily meal of lentils cooked on a bare flame in their tent. Displaced five times due to conflict, the Eids now live in central Gaza, where aid access is slightly better than in the devastated northern regions. Despite this, food scarcity is rampant, leading to fears of famine, particularly in the north where experts warn of worsening conditions. Yasmin describes the stark reality of hunger, saying, "My girls suck on their thumbs because of how hungry they are."
The International Criminal Court have issued arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and a former defense minister, accusing them of using "starvation as a method of warfare." Israel denies these allegations. Aid remains scarce across the territory, compounded by the recent looting of 100 aid trucks near Israeli military sites. The United Nations notes a significant rise in severe hunger cases, while charities struggle to meet demands.
Aid distribution is further hampered by Israeli movement restrictions and war-damaged infrastructure. Although Israel claims no limits on aid flows into Gaza, the number of aid trucks has plummeted, creating bottlenecks. This shortage influences US-Israel relations, but the US recently declined to take action on a 30-day ultimatum for improved aid delivery, citing minor progress. Observers note that proposals for military-led aid distribution might usher in "military rule," adding to Gaza's woes. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)
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