Israeli defense minister rules out humanitarian aid as Gaza faces dire food shortages amid escalating political tensions

With over 51,300 Palestinian lives lost since the conflict began, the situation in Gaza is being described as the worst humanitarian crisis yet. Internal Israeli political tensions are exacerbating the debate over military operations and humanitarian relief.

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Statements from Israeli Officials and US Support Allegations

They expressed support for my very clear position on how to act in Gaza and that the food and aid depots should be bombed.
Itamar Ben-Gvir
Israeli National Security Minister
Al Jazeera
Top Republican lawmakers support the policy of bombing food and humanitarian aid depots in Gaza.
Itamar Ben-Gvir
Israeli National Security Minister
WswsDemocracynow
People killed during the October 7 attack
1139
Al Jazeera
Recent deaths due to Israeli attacks
50
Democracynow
Total injuries from Israeli attacks
150
Democracynow
People killed by drone strike on food distribution center
3
Democracynow
Key Facts
  • Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz reiterated that “no humanitarian aid will enter Gaza.”WswsDemocracynow
  • Itamar Ben-Gvir met leading members of Congress at Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club, pushing for bombing food depots.Wsws

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Political Tensions Rise Within Israeli Government

If you are not capable, then we will bring someone in who is.
Bezalel Smotrich
Israeli Finance Minister
The prime minister is ultimately responsible. If he does not occupy Gaza and install a military administration, the government had no right to exist.
Bezalel Smotrich
Israeli Finance Minister
Yahoo
People killed during the October 7 attack
1139
Al Jazeera
Recent deaths due to Israeli attacks
50
Democracynow
Total injuries from Israeli attacks
150
Democracynow
People killed by drone strike on food distribution center
3
Democracynow
Key Facts
  • Bezalel Smotrich stormed out of a cabinet meeting, challenging Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on military operations in Gaza.Yahoo
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Background Context

Context of the Gaza Humanitarian Crisis

Total Palestinians killed since the war began
51300
Al Jazeera
Days since the blockade began
50
Wsws
Key Facts
  • The humanitarian situation in Gaza is currently dire, with experts indicating severe food shortages and potential famine.Wsws

Other Facts in these Reports

Intense Debates among ministers regarding the humanitarian situation in Gaza continue.
Yahoo
Israeli Drone Strike recently targeted a food distribution center in Gaza, resulting in casualties.
Democracynow
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