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TimeOct 23
Report: 'Strong Likelihood' Famine 'Imminent' in North Gaza
Above: Palestinian children try to keep warm by lighting a fire in front of makeshift tents in the Bureij Refugee Camp, central Gaza, on Nov. 8, 2024. Image copyright: Moiz Salhi/Contributor/Anadolu via Getty Images
The Facts
The independent Famine Review Committee (FRC) said on Friday that there's a "strong likelihood that famine is imminent" in parts of northern Gaza — where an estimated 75K to 95K Palestinians live — as Israel continues its military offensive in the area.
Issuing an alert, the committee warned that immediate action must be taken "within days not weeks... to avert and alleviate this catastrophic situation." This comes after the US warned Israel that it had 30 days to increase the amount of aid allowed into Gaza or risk possible restrictions on US military support.
The Spin
Pro-establishment narrative
Israel's war against Hamas is undoubtedly just, given the atrocities the group committed during its Oct. 7 attack. However, Israel must take into account the innocent civilians in Gaza who are trapped between Israel's military machine and Hamas' terrorist fighters. Humanitarian aid entering the strip must be significantly increased.
Pro-Israel narrative
To eliminate Hamas' capacity for terror and ensure Israel's security, Israel has been forced to use blunt tools to rout out Hamas forces and destroy its military capabilities, as they are deeply dug into Gaza's civil infrastructure. The international community consistently parrots Hamas propaganda, as Israel worked from the get-go to deliver aid to Gaza and find a solution to end this war.
Pro-Palestine narrative
Israel's true goal in northern Gaza is to starve and exterminate the civilian population so that the region is never inhabited by Palestinians again, paving the way for Israeli settlers. Israeli politicians and military officials have been quite clear about the country's genocidal goals. Yet, the media continues to ignore their campaign of mass extermination that has received the US' full backing.