Israel Announced a New Invasion of Gaza. Is It Bluffing?
New York TimesMAY 4
Gaza Health Officials: 15 Dead Due to Starvation in Recent Days
Above: A Palestinian child suffering from malnutrition at the Patient Friends Association Hospital in Gaza City on July 22, 2025. Image copyright: Majdi Fathi/NurPhoto via Getty Images
The Spin
Pro-establishment narrative
The return to war has not saved the hostages. Furthermore, Israel's aid distribution plans have already proved to be ineffective and problematic. Allowing in a token amount of aid will not significantly improve the humanitarian situation. Indeed, both sides need to make concessions so that a ceasefire can be fully implemented and the hostages are returned.
Pro-Israel narrative
In contrast to the ludicrous claims made by pro-Hamas activists, Hamas has systematically stolen aid and caused Gaza's humanitarian crisis. Israel has even released video evidence of Hamas members looting aid trucks, yet international agencies continue to falsely claim that Hamas is not involved. Since day one, the primary driver of Gaza's suffering is Hamas.
Pro-Palestine narrative
It should be clear after almost two years of grinding brutality that Israel's true goal is to destroy Gaza and starve its people. Indeed, starvation is an integral part of Israel's genocidal campaign. Children are starving to death in their mothers' arms, yet the United States and the international community have failed to end this travesty.