Fourteen out of fifteen members of the UN Security Council have declared that the famine in Gaza is a “man-made crisis.” Only the United States refused to join the statement, which warns that starvation is being used as a weapon of war — something banned under international law. The Council has called for a permanent ceasefire, the release of hostages, and the lifting of all restrictions on aid deliveries.
Today, more than 500,000 people in Gaza are starving, with the number expected to rise even higher in the coming weeks. Families are forced to survive on weeds and contaminated water as children go to bed hungry. The Council’s warning adds fresh pressure on Israel and highlights the urgent need for humanitarian access.
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