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Senators weigh in on famine in Gaza as Marjorie Taylor Greene calls it a 'genocide'
NBC News· 2025-07-29 22:50
Geopolitical Stance - The report highlights differing opinions on the situation in Gaza, with some, like Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Green, calling it a genocide [1][2] - The US government, including the President, expresses concern about the humanitarian situation in Gaza and considers providing aid [2][3] - American support for Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly slipping [2] Humanitarian Concerns - The report emphasizes the need to address the humanitarian crisis and help those harmed in Gaza [3][4] - There is consideration for setting up food centers to provide aid to those in need [2][4] US Involvement - The US government is interested in helping those affected in Gaza, alongside other nations [4] - The report expresses caution about the extent of US involvement, specifically avoiding American soldiers in the war zone [4]
Trump ‘troubled’ and ‘disturbed’ by images of children starving in Gaza, says WH official
NBC News· 2025-07-29 21:30
Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza - Palestinian health authorities report 60,000 deaths in the conflict since October 7th, 2023 [2] - A major humanitarian crisis with famine-like conditions is designated in the Gaza Strip, with some areas experiencing famine conditions [2][3] - International organizations and human rights groups are designating Israel's actions in Gaza as tantamount to genocide [5] - Infants are so malnourished they cannot absorb formula, requiring special fluids, and there is a lack of IV fluids and anesthesia for operations [26] Aid and International Response - Israel has slightly opened aid access to Gaza, allowing airdrops and truck shipments after months of blockade [1] - The US is considering a new aid plan with potential food centers, signaling a shift in tone and language regarding the humanitarian crisis [7] - The State Department acknowledges that current humanitarian assistance is insufficient [17] - The joint Israeli-American venture, Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, was only distributing food in 4 locations in the south, guarded by the IDF, violating international law, in contrast to the UN's 400 sites across Gaza [20][21] - The UK is joining France in announcing recognition of a Palestinian state, though its practical impact is limited by the lack of a reformed Palestinian Authority [22] US-Israel Relations - President Trump broke with Prime Minister Netanyahu, stating he saw evidence of starvation in Gaza [6][19] - President Trump has backed off previous suggestions of the US taking over Gaza, now focusing on the possibility of relocating Palestinians who wish to leave [13] - The US is calling on Israel to do more to end the suffering in Gaza, but Prime Minister Netanyahu has historically resisted US pressure [9][12]
Israeli human rights groups accuse Netanyahu government of genocide in Gaza
MSNBC· 2025-07-29 17:53
Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza - Israel restricted aid, including baby formula, into Gaza after the collapse of the first ceasefire in March [3] - The UN aid organization's capacity to deliver aid into Gaza has been dismantled, replaced by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, which is deemed incapable of providing sufficient aid [4] - Air drops of food into Gaza are insufficient to address the widespread malnutrition; several hundred trucks of aid are parked at the border [5] - Netanyahu's half measures, like air drops and a trickle of aid, are inadequate to address the scale of starvation [6] Political and Military Objectives - Netanyahu's coalition includes a far-right faction that openly desires to depopulate Gaza [6] - There are accusations from respected Israeli human rights groups that their own government is committing genocide [8] - The military objective of destroying Hamas is questioned, especially with Israeli ministers discussing depopulating and annexing parts of Gaza [9] - The end state Netanyahu seeks is unclear, especially since Hamas is not what it was on October 7th [10] - A complete end to the military campaign and the restrictions on aid in Gaza is necessary to alleviate pressure [11] Two-State Solution - France has recognized a Palestinian state, and the UK has tentatively followed suit, tied to the conflict in Gaza [14] - The land for a Palestinian state would need to be in the West Bank and Gaza, but there are increasing Israeli settlements in the West Bank and talk of taking land in Gaza [15] - The leadership of a potential Palestinian state is uncertain, given the tired and corrupt Palestinian Authority in the West Bank and the destroyed Hamas leadership in Gaza [15]
'Completely avoidable situation': Humanitarian aid director on Gaza hunger crisis
MSNBC· 2025-07-29 15:49
Let's bring in Ross Smith, the director of emergency preparedness and response at the UN World Food Program. Ross, you've described the hunger crisis in Gaza as a disaster and unlike anything we've seen in this century. Help put this into perspective for us.What is your team there on the ground seeing that perhaps cameras aren't even capturing. Yeah, thanks Anna and thanks for having me on. I mean, we're seeing an absolutely devastating situation on the ground and I think you see some of those images um in ...
‘Death trap’: Sen. Van Hollen says Israel is using food as a ‘weapon of war’
MSNBC· 2025-07-28 18:24
21 US senators are demanding action from the Trump administration in the face of Gaza's starvation crisis. They're calling for the US to stop funding the Israeli backed humanitarian foundation, which delivers food to Gaza. The UN says more than 1,000 people have been killed by Israeli forces trying to get food in Gaza since May, mostly at or near those often chaotic distribution sites.In their letter, the senators write, "There should be no American taxpayer dollars contributing to this scheme." Joining me ...
Situation in Gaza is ‘almost unlivable’ and aid drops are an ‘inhumane distraction’: IRC
MSNBC· 2025-07-28 17:26
Now, what do we know about these aid drops today. What actually has been able to get into Gaza. And what's the plan going forward.Yeah. Well, it's like you started off with, I mean, I can say how much aid was dropped, but I can already start with what aid agencies are saying, which is that this is not nearly enough. We're still seeing deaths.14 deaths just in the past 24 hours. that number is probably going to be increasing according to Palestinian health officials in the Gaza Strip which is ruled by Hamas. ...
Only 'sustained ceasefire' in Gaza can 'save lives of children': UNICEF
MSNBC· 2025-07-28 15:50
I want to bring in Joe English from UNICEF. Joe, your group has been desperately trying to help providing baby food, milk, and biscuits, but I know it's been a struggle to reach the people who really need it. How are you looking at this tactical pause and the airdrops.Is this going to allow for the surge of food that's needed. >> Yeah, good to you, Anna. So, look, let me separate those two things out.The the pause in the fighting is important and it is welcome. you know, we have to be able to to deliver aid ...
Baby formula among aid being dropped into Gaza
NBC News· 2025-07-28 15:49
situation is now so desperate in Gaza and there's been such international pressure on Israel to ease it humanitarian restrictions there that these foreign aid drops began yesterday. Israel as well carrying out its own a drops and these aircraft are preparing to fly missions over at least one United Arab Emirates that's being loaded at the moment. Another flight from the UAE has just left a C7, an even bigger aircraft and one from the Jordanian military is also leaving today.Now, they're being loaded at the ...
Trump on Gaza humanitarian crisis
CNBC Television· 2025-07-28 15:30
Humanitarian Aid to Gaza - The United States has contributed $60 million to provide food aid to Gaza [1] - The aid aims to address the humanitarian needs, focusing on food, sanitation, and other essential supplies [3] - Concerns exist regarding the distribution of aid, with fears that it may be intercepted by Hamas or other entities [2] International Cooperation - The United States is collaborating with the European Union, with Ursula playing a significant role in providing assistance [3] - A group of countries is expected to contribute to the humanitarian efforts [3] Overall Situation - The situation in Gaza is described as terrible and has been problematic for many years [2] - The priority is to provide humanitarian assistance, particularly feeding the children, before considering other actions [2]
U.S. to 'set up food centers' in Gaza, Trump says
NBC News· 2025-07-28 14:04
and we're going to continue onward. We do have to take care of the humanitarian needs at the on the what they used to call the Gaza Strip. You don't hear that line too much anymore.You don't hear the Gaza Strip, but it is the Gaza Strip. And uh it's amazing that it's not being handled a little bit differently. Uh we're going to set up food centers and we're going to do it in conjunction with some very good people and we're going to supply funds and we we just took in trillions of dollars. We got a lot of mo ...