[Correspondence] Starvation as a weapon of war in Gaza: violation of international law
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has escalated into one of the most severe emergencies in recent history, with starvation used increasingly as a deliberate tactic of warfare. As of April, 2024, more than 1·1 million people in Gaza are experiencing catastrophic levels of food insecurity—the highest figures ever recorded in a modern conflict zone.1
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has escalated into one of the most severe emergencies in recent history, with starvation used increasingly as a deliberate tactic of warfare. As of April, 2024, more than 1·1 million people in Gaza are experiencing catastrophic levels of food insecurity—the highest figures ever recorded in a modern conflict zone.1
