Consider This from NPR The fighting in Gaza has stopped. But dire conditions persist
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Oct 15, 2025 David Miliband, former UK foreign minister and president of the International Rescue Committee, shares his insights on the dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza following the recent ceasefire. He highlights the urgent need for food and medicine, discussing the operational challenges of aid delivery amidst the rubble. Miliband also explores signs of hope, like market improvements, while cautioning about ongoing uncertainties. He evaluates the U.S. commitment to the region's reconstruction, shedding light on the critical balance between aid and governance.
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Ceasefire Doesn't Equal Immediate Relief
- The ceasefire reduced active fighting but aid flows remain dramatically insufficient for survival needs.
- David Miliband warns current supplies are
Childhood Scarred By Shortages
- Palestinian journalist Shruk Ayla described raising a daughter amid war with no clean water, medical supplies, or milk.
- Her child grows up eating canned food and doesn't recognize fresh fruit.
Prioritize A Coordinated Humanitarian Plan
- Prioritize coordinated delivery of nutrition, emergency healthcare, water, sanitation, shelter, and commercial traffic restoration.
- Scale sustained daily truck deliveries and commercial flow to stabilize markets and prevent famine.