Western Media Spotlight Gaza Famine: People Eating Grass Instead of Food
According to the English section of webangah News Agency, citing Mehr News Agency, western media, which had previously ignored or justified Israeli war crimes in Gaza, have in recent months found themselves compelled to report on some of these atrocities. In this context, Al Jazeera’s news network published an article analyzing international media reactions to the declaration of famine in gaza.
The World health Association, UNICEF, the world Food Program, and the Food and Agriculture Organization issued a joint statement in Geneva emphasizing that over half a million peopel in Gaza are suffering from famine.
It is estimated that nearly one-third of Gaza’s population (641,000 people) face catastrophic conditions. the number at emergency risk may rise to more than one million individuals.
The Horrifying Reality of Famine in Gaza
The British newspaper The Economist reported that Gaza’s health and humanitarian conditions have rapidly deteriorated over recent months. More than 1,000 Palestinians have been killed while attempting to reach food distribution points or standing in line for supplies.
The paper noted that over one-third of Gaza’s population spends days without eating; adults often go without food. As April last year, around 20,000 children have been hospitalized due to severe malnutrition.
New York Times Highlights America’s deadly Silence
The New York Times underscored the United States’ silence regarding the declaration of famine in Gaza-a stance that has sparked outrage among many European countries. The report pointed out Washington’s central role as Israel’s primary supporter and noted how former President Donald Trump’s administration continues providing money and weapons to its ally Israel.
The newspaper added analysts believe this lack of pressure enables Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to persist confidently with his military campaign and adopt even bolder policies. American magazine Newsweek also remarked on how global declarations of famine are rare but present grave humanitarian dangers-heightening international pressure on Israel while urging both citizens and politicians alike to push for ending the war and allowing humanitarian aid through.
Washington Post: Israel denies Famine Reality
the Washington Post reported that Israel has denied the existence of famine in Gaza through an eight-page response branding United Nations data as “biased” and based on “unreliable sources.”
The UN rejected these claims emphatically, affirming its methodology adheres strictly to international standards with self-reliant experts reviewing all findings.
Beki Ryan, director of the American-Islamic Relations Council inside Gaza, warned that malnutrition rates among women and children have soared from 19 percent just weeks ago up to 40 percent now-while medical supplies are rapidly depleting across health facilities there.
Wall Street Journal Accounts Highlight Displacement and Hunger
Ahmed jouda (30), a father of two from western Gaza told the Wall Street Journal he has been displaced more than seven times during ongoing hostilities-and prepares once again for another forced evacuation from his home.
Samaher Abu Hasira (48), living with five children under a tent amid her house’s ruins detailed how her infant suffers insufficient milk intake due to malnutrition; another child is currently undergoing treatment for severe nutritional deficiency-all recounted during interviews with WSJ reporters covering life on ground level amid conflict aftermaths.
The Times (UK): Hunger is Gazans’ Silent Killer
The UK-based Times quoted a resident who said she sold everything but her home’s walls remain standing. She stated: “We know death awaits us not only by bombing but also by hunger.” She stressed dozens recently died from malnutrition complications alone.
Guardian: Displacement And Disease Ravage People Of Gaza
The Guardian cited Amjad Alshwae , head o ftheN G O networkinGaza ,describe tinghowpopulationsexperience continual weakness,fatigue,depletion,and sicknessdaysonend .
Riham Kraim(35),living ina tentwithherhusbandandtenchildren,revealedher family’smealsarelimitedtoalittlecheeseorsalttonbread;lackswarmmeals.Her husbandisaillandunabletowork.She expressed immediate concernsabouttheirhealthandsustainabilityintensecrisisconditions.
British Media: Water And Leaves Replace Food!
AccordingtoUKwebsite IPaper ,faminehasalsospreadtostaffofhumanitarianaidorganizationsinthearea.Faten,afieldworkerforHumaneUnityFoundationinGaza,toldthissitethatshehasnotconsumeda propermealinaroundthree days.She added:”I amexhausted,dizzy,andfearmychildrenwillfall ill.Icry everyday.Thisisthefirsttime IwishedIdidhavennokids;watchingslowdeathistoohardtotolerate.” The sitereportedthatDr.RaedAlBabaatAlAwdaHospitalexplainedmotherswithscarcefoodreplaceformulafeedingshortagesusingwater,cerealandleaves,resultingindiarrhealpoisoninganemia,growth delaysandevenparalysisrisks.SamahWadi,nutritionistinDeirAlBalah,toldIPaper:”Everyoneissufferingfromhunger.Itisalloftheythink about.Theyexplainedthatchild,pregnantwomen,andlactatingmothersareriskgroupsofconcern.” Westernmediaacknowledgethatchargeinsposeoundsfiableintolerable.eitherceasefireishonoredwithhumanitarianaidallowedorbroadministereddeathbymassstarvationwillofaiforpastviewersinastonishmentoccurringforthcoming.Gaza .
