

Gaza aid airdrops to resume, as outrage over hunger crisis grows
25 snips Jul 26, 2025
Anthony Aguilar, a former US Special Forces soldier, shares his insights on the alarming humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where nearly one in three people face severe hunger. He discusses the complexities and dangers surrounding the proposed aid airdrops from Israel and highlights the urgent need for international intervention. The conversation also touches on the geopolitical ramifications of France's recognition of a Palestinian state amid escalating tensions. Aguilar’s firsthand knowledge shines a light on the challenges and realities faced by civilians in conflict zones.
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Gaza Aid Airdrops Limitations
- Israel is permitting aid airdrops into Gaza amid a severe hunger crisis and mounting international outrage.
- However, humanitarian experts warn airdrops may pose risks and are only a temporary, insufficient solution.
Dire Hunger and Dangerous Aid Access
- Nearly a third of Gaza's population is going days without food, with acute malnutrition among newborns and mothers rising sharply.
- Many Palestinians risk deadly violence just to access food distribution points amid ongoing conflict.
Ex-Soldier Resigns Over Gaza Violence
- Anthony Aguilar, a former US Special Forces soldier, resigned after witnessing Israeli forces using excessive and indiscriminate force on starving Palestinian civilians at aid sites.
- He described the attacks as criminal and the most brutal civilian treatment he had ever witnessed.