Half a million Gazans face famine, with children acutely malnourished and daily deaths from starvation. This is the first declared famine in West Asia
Israel and the US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation replaced UN food aid with militarised centres, forcing civilians to risk lives for access
UN records show nearly 1,000 Palestinians killed near GHF centres since May. US cuts to the World Food Programme have worsened the humanitarian collapse
Western powers remain hesitant. Saudi aid drops and Indonesian support are not enough. The Global South must urgently respond to Gaza’s crisis
India has a track record of famine aid in Afghanistan and Africa. With its food distribution expertise, it can strengthen global efforts in Gaza
India’s ties with Israel and silence on the conflict could be leveraged to secure uninterrupted aid, enhancing its image as a compassionate global power