How Israel is using starvation as a weapon of war | The Stream

“Once famine is declared, it’s too late for too many people,” said the spokesperson for the United Nations humanitarian organisation. Gaza’s 2.3 million people are experiencing acute food shortages. The enclave has been under siege with food supplies largely cut off by Israel since war began in October. With essential aid being blocked from entering, the situation is dire. Starvation and child mortality rates due to malnutrition are rising by the day. But at this stage, what can be done to confront this man-made humanitarian disaster? Presenter: Myriam Francois Guests: Amira Nimerawi - Palestinian Medical Relief Society Alon-Lee Green - Standing Together Samer Tarazi - Pilgrims4Peace More from The Stream on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AJStream Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/AJStream Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/AJStream Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #gaza #israel #famine @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News