Today in Focus What Israel’s new war means for Gaza
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Jun 19, 2025 
Emma Graham-Harrison, The Guardian's chief Middle East correspondent, provides critical insights into the ongoing conflict in Gaza. She discusses the severe humanitarian crisis affecting civilians, highlighting the desperate measures families take for survival. The podcast also delves into the rise of militia groups and their complex relationships with Israeli forces. Furthermore, it emphasizes the destruction of essential infrastructure and the overshadowing impact of Iran in shaping international perspectives on the situation.
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Militarized Food Distribution Flaws
- Israel has shifted to a militarized NGO for food distribution in Gaza, sidelining trusted UN groups.
- This system causes deadly crowd control problems, with civilians shot while trying to get aid.
Deadly Crowd Control at Aid Sites
- IDF soldiers shoot civilians at aid sites under crowd control justification without admitting responsibility.
- Hundreds killed and thousands injured in days highlight systemic violence during food distribution.
Hunger Used as Weapon of War
- Frequent killings at aid sites indicate violence is a structural feature, not accidental.
- Using hunger as a weapon accelerates Palestinian displacement and death in Gaza.