To the editor: It’s agonizing to witness the mass malnutrition and hunger in Gaza, and the truth that our personal authorities is enabling this horror shames our nation (“Israel is pushing Gaza into hunger, international assist teams say,” July 24). Greater than 165 main worldwide charities have known as for an finish to the Gaza Humanitarian Basis. The group, backed by Israel and the U.S., requires that ravenous individuals journey lengthy distances to assist hubs the place there are near-daily reviews of lethal shootings by Israeli forces. For the reason that begin of the Gaza Humanitarian Basis, at the very least 1,000 Gazans have been killed whereas making an attempt to get meals, based on the newest numbers from the U.N. human rights workplace. Israel blames Hamas for this travesty, however the truth is, it’s Israel that would name off its forces instantly.
The U.S. should put stress on Israel to finish the blockade, reject the militarization of assist distribution and demand a right away ceasefire.
Betty Guthrie, Portola Valley, Calif.
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To the editor: Why are our American {dollars} getting used to contribute to the malnutrition and deaths of civilians and youngsters in Gaza? It’s not proper and desires to finish. We may also help Israel most by serving to to finish this struggling now.
We have to be higher than this.
George Saade, Pico Rivera
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To the editor: Little infants and younger kids ravenous. The pictures are gut-wrenching. With all the meals and meals waste on this world, there must be no excuse for this. Perhaps the excuse is politics — the reward that retains on giving.
Georgette Rieck, Santa Monica
