Today, Explained Gaza's breaking point
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Jul 29, 2025 
Anat Pelled, a Wall Street Journal reporter based in Tel Aviv, and Arno Rosenfeld, a journalist at The Forward, delve into the severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza. They discuss the dire food shortages affecting families, particularly children, and the international calls for increased aid. The complexities of aid distribution, influenced by political dynamics and accusations against various organizations, are examined. Their conversation sheds light on the challenges faced by humanitarian efforts amidst chaos, highlighting the urgent need for solutions in a desperate situation.
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Dire Hunger Crisis in Gaza
- Gaza is facing a dire hunger crisis causing international condemnation.
- Starvation results from Israel's total siege and disrupted aid after ceasefire failure.
Chaos at Aid Distribution Site
- People sprinted and broke security lines to grab aid boxes as order broke down at the aid site.
- Within 15 minutes, all food was gone amidst panic and confusion.
IDF Warning Shots at Aid Seekers
- Israeli troops fired warning shots at Palestinians gathering for aid, even at those with white flags.
- The Israeli military admits firing while Palestinian authorities report hundreds killed by such fire.