Is This the Worst Humanitarian Crisis of the 21st Century? Gaza's Manufactured Famine and America's Role

2025-08-01 00:00:28.966

Thousands of starving Palestinians wait for hours in extreme heat for meager aid, a scene repeated at Gaza's few remaining distribution centers. The World Food Programme has ample food, but Israel's months-long blockade prevents delivery, causing widespread starvation and death. Over 100 humanitarian organizations have condemned this as a catastrophic humanitarian crisis. While Israel allows a trickle of aid, weapons imports continue unabated, largely supplied by the US, according to a UN report. This report, "From economy of occupation to economy of genocide," details how major American corporations profit from Israel's actions in Gaza. Companies like Lockheed Martin, Palantir, and Caterpillar are implicated in providing technology and equipment used in attacks causing immense civilian casualties. Google and Amazon are also criticized for providing cloud computing services to the Israeli military. The Trump administration has responded with denial and sanctions against the UN reporter. However, prominent Jewish and Israeli figures agree with the report's assessment, describing the situation as genocide. Progressive US lawmakers call for an end to arms transfers to Israel, while a bipartisan consensus among voters opposes Israel's actions. Grassroots organizing against weapons exports and corporate boycotts are suggested as avenues for change.