The International Criminal Court’s Accusations Against Israel: Debunked
The ICC’s top prosecutor, Karim Khan, accused Israel of using “starvation of civilians as a method of warfare” during the ongoing conflict with Hamas. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vehemently denied these accusations, stating that only a few dozen deaths from starvation among Palestinian civilians in Gaza have been confirmed.
Netanyahu dismissed the warrants requested by Khan for himself and Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, claiming the allegations were “absurd” and accusing the ICC of anti-Semitism. He argued that Israel had provided ample food and aid to the Gaza population and had even opened border crossings closed by Hamas.
International humanitarian organizations and UN officials have raised concerns about aid distribution in Gaza, with reports of malnutrition and dehydration-related deaths. Despite the ongoing conflict and challenges, Netanyahu refuted the claims of starvation and highlighted the significant efforts made to provide food and medical supplies to the Gaza population.
The UNRWA recently reported that food distribution in Gaza’s Rafah city was suspended due to a lack of supplies and insecurity. Comparisons were also drawn to malnutrition-related deaths in the United States, emphasizing the broader global issue of food insecurity among vulnerable populations.