Is Gaza Starving? Late-Night Hosts Are the Only Ones Saying It!

2025-08-06 00:00:19.682

A cryptic text message thanking the author for their writing leaves them wondering if it was in reference to an article about the plight of people overpaying for a Gwyneth Paltrow candle or the genocide in Gaza. This ambiguity highlights the pervasive climate of fear surrounding the conversation about Palestine, where even private messages feel risky. The author notes the reluctance of mainstream media and politicians to directly criticize Israel's role in the starvation of Gaza, often using euphemisms like "food crisis" instead of acknowledging the intentional blockade. They cite examples of media outlets downplaying the severity of the situation and even framing reports of starvation as "information warfare." In contrast, late-night hosts like John Oliver, Jon Stewart, and Stephen Colbert have been more vocal in their condemnation of Israel's actions and the broader political climate, making them the unlikely moral compass of the US. The author concludes that when comedians become the most vocal truth-tellers, it suggests a serious problem with the country's ability to engage in open and honest dialogue about critical issues.