CRISIS “BY DESIGN”: Palestinians forced to choose between “starving and being shot to death”

Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza - The Gaza Humanitarian Fund has been a complete failure, exacerbated by the removal of the UN from the process [1] - The situation in Gaza is described as an apocalyptic wasteland with widespread human suffering, and the population is at or beyond the brink of famine [2] - The food shortage crisis is man-made, resulting from the reduction of distribution sites from hundreds (previously managed by the UN) to just four [3][4] - These distribution sites are located in combat zones, with reports of people being shot at while trying to access food, turning them into "death traps" [5] - Gazans face a dilemma between starvation and being shot to death while seeking food [6] Political and Military Situation - The current situation is viewed by some as part of a project of ethnic cleansing and genocide, rather than a legitimate military operation [10] - There is a perception that Netanyahu's government coalition aims to annex territory in Gaza, expand Israeli territory, and displace the Palestinian population [12] - Netanyahu's plan to hand over control to "vague Arab forces" lacks any confirmed partners in the Middle East [9] - Many international rights observers and genocide scholars believe the situation matches the definition of genocide [13] Potential Solutions and US Role - The US should cut off weapons, military, financial, and diplomatic support to influence Israel's behavior and compliance with international law [16] - The US has maintained a bipartisan consensus of unquestioning support for Israel, impacting its credibility on human rights issues [17][18]