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Middle East Latest: WH shifts blame to Hamas as hunger crisis in Gaza worsens
MSNBC· 2025-08-01 21:15
Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza - The Israeli government's policies, influenced by the finance minister, have reduced food supply in Gaza [2] - Hamas aims to worsen humanitarian conditions to draw international attention and end the war on its terms [3] - Aid trucks entering Gaza are being looted, requiring secured aid delivery [8][9] - GHF (unspecified organization) has distributed 90 million to 100 million meals [5] - GHF's effectiveness is questioned, suggesting the need for World Food Program, UNHCR, and reactivated UNRWA involvement [6][7] Political and Diplomatic Pressure - Trump's administration bears some responsibility for the situation in Gaza [1] - Only President Trump can effectively pressure Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu [11] - An Arab plan exists that criticizes Hamas and discusses disarmament [13] - Israel has achieved its military objectives and can end the war [12] - Israel faces choices: full occupation (disaster), withdrawal (chaos), or cooperation with Arabs for an alternative to Hamas [14][15]
Gaza aid drop as seen from a Jordanian plane
NBC News· 2025-07-28 21:50
Aid Delivery Method & Scale - Airdrops are considered a last resort, a desperate measure during humanitarian crises [3] - One airdrop contains approximately 8 tons of aid, while a lorry can transport around 20 tons [1] - Airdrops are a deeply flawed way of delivering aid, as they are dangerous and inaccurate [2] Concerns & Challenges - Airdrops may be cancelled or delayed if filming of Gaza from the air occurs [1] - Aid is potentially being looted by gangs and sold on the black market [2] - Aid drops were conducted over areas with very few people [2]
What it will take to end the war in Gaza?
NBC News· 2025-07-25 04:00
Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza - The situation in Gaza is dire, with people starving, being bombed, and lacking safe places to go [1] - Aid delivery to Palestinians is hindered by the existing system, where Israel has locked Gaza and controls the entry of convoys [1] - There are reports of approximately 1,000 people killed while attempting to collect aid [1] - Western journalists face restrictions on accessing Gaza without IDF accompaniment [1] Potential Solutions and International Involvement - The resolution of the Gaza conflict requires addressing who will govern Gaza, guarantee security, and handle the humanitarian crisis and reconstruction [1] - The report suggests that former President Trump might be the only person capable of ending the war, citing his past independent actions regarding Israel [1] - The report highlights the lack of significant involvement from Gulf States, Jordan, and Egypt in imposing costs or consequences on Israel or the United States [2] - The report proposes a scenario where Trump could potentially leverage his relationship with Saudi Arabia to promote regional peace [2][3]