Global News Podcast Hamas health officials: 33 die of starvation in Gaza
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Jul 22, 2025 
Lise Doucette, Chief International Correspondent, discusses the grim humanitarian crisis in Gaza, including the recent deaths from starvation. She highlights the political tensions and international calls for a ceasefire amid escalating violence. The conversation also touches on the sentencing of a police officer in the high-profile Breonna Taylor case, reflecting ongoing social justice struggles. Lastly, Doucette covers a crackdown on big cat ownership in Pakistan, revealing the urgent need for wildlife protection.
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Starvation Crisis in Gaza
- Gaza's UNRWA staff and many residents are fainting and starving amid ongoing displacement and aid shortages.
- A woman recounted how only three of four children sent to fetch flour returned; one was killed.
Global Divisions on Gaza War
- 28 mostly Western countries condemned Israel for slow aid flow and civilian deaths in Gaza, demanding war end.
- Israel maintains strikes meet military necessity; some Israelis view ceasefire demands as misguided.
Pressure Hamas for Ceasefire
- Calls for ceasefire in Gaza hinge on pressuring Hamas to negotiate hostage release and power relinquishment.
- Effective peace requires balanced pressure, avoiding unilateral demands that empower Hamas to resist talks.