The growing conflict in Gaza has led to a terrible humanitarian crisis, with more than 100 Palestinians killed by Israeli airstrikes in just one day. This increase in violence happened during President Trump’s trip to the Middle East, a visit that did not include Israel, and where the President said very little publicly about the worsening situation.
The Israeli blockade of Gaza, which has been enforced since early March, has completely stopped humanitarian aid, medicine, and basic supplies from getting in. According to reports from NBC News, the United Nations claims this move essentially uses hunger as a way to pressure Hamas in negotiations. This is a common tactic in war.
