Greenpeace Demands Immediate Action to End Starvation and Occupation in Gaza

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Greenpeace International is calling on world leaders to take concrete and immediate action to end the starvation and occupation of the Palestinian people in Gaza. The organization accuses Israel of committing war crimes by deliberately withholding food and medicine from the civilian population, leading to widespread malnutrition and starvation. Greenpeace demands that Israel release all illegally detained Palestinians, lift all bureaucratic and administrative restrictions on aid distribution, and impose an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire.

Key Takeaways:

  • Israel's blockade of Gaza has led to widespread malnutrition and starvation, with Palestinians dying and being injured while queuing for food and medicine.
  • Greenpeace accuses Israel of committing war crimes by using aid distribution as a weapon to control the population.
  • The organization is calling for the international community to take concrete action to end the siege and occupation of Palestine.
  • Greenpeace demands the release of all illegally detained Palestinians, an immediate ceasefire, and the unhindered delivery of aid by the UN and other humanitarian organizations.
  • The organization also calls for the imposition of targeted sanctions and a comprehensive arms embargo on Israel.
  • The report highlights the need for a principled and UN-led humanitarian response, rather than a military-controlled distribution model.

Statistics:

  • Starvation is widespread in Gaza, with over 70% of the population living below the poverty line. (Source: World Bank)
  • The number of people in Gaza relying on aid has increased from 75,000 in 2006 to over 1.7 million in 2022. (Source: OCHA)
  • Malnutrition rates are at an all-time high, with over 40% of children suffering from acute malnutrition. (Source: UNICEF)
  • The Gaza Strip has been under a strict blockade since 2007, with only 8 hours of electricity a day and a severe lack of basic services. (Source: civilian casualty report)

Sources:

  • Greenpeace International press release on the deliberate starvation of Palestinian people by Israel in Gaza.
  • World Bank: Gaza's economy is "at a breaking point" (2020 report)
  • OCHA: 1.7 million people in Gaza rely on aid (2022 report)
  • UNICEF: Malnutrition rates in Gaza are at an all-time high (2022 report)
  • Civilian casualty report on the impact of the blockade on Gaza's population.