What Next | Daily News and Analysis Will Israel Starve Gaza Into Submission?
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Jun 11, 2025 In this discussion, Alex de Waal, Executive Director of the World Peace Foundation and author of *Mass Starvation*, delves into the dire situation in Gaza, where millions face starvation amidst political turmoil. He highlights personal stories of families struggling against food scarcity and explores the weaponization of famine in warfare. The conversation reveals the psychological impact on individuals and the urgent challenges in delivering humanitarian aid, emphasizing the historical context of food rations as a method of control.
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Gaza Starvation Experience
- Mohammed Mhawish described starving in Gaza using tricks like chewing cloth and drinking diluted tea to fake fullness.
- His family resorted to storytelling about food and eventually suffered malnutrition before escaping Gaza.
Israel Controls Gazan Hunger
- Alex de Waal confirms Israel is starving Gazans through strict control over every necessity.
- Gaza's population is highly vulnerable due to total dependence on this control.
Food Weaponization Lessons From History
- Historical use of food rationing as a weapon shows it takes years to work and needs political incentives.
- Gaza lacks political promises and conditions necessary to replicate those past cases effectively.