Israel allegedly restricting food supplies and resources to Gaza, causing widespread hunger and malnutrition, as highlighted by John Oliver.
John Oliver, the host of "Last Week Tonight," has criticised Israel's actions in Gaza, drawing attention to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the region. In a recent episode, Oliver emphatically stated that Gaza is experiencing a famine caused by Israeli actions, countering Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's denial of starvation in Gaza.
According to the health ministry in Gaza, at least 60,300 Palestinians have been killed and over 147,600 have been injured due to the ongoing Israeli aggression. Among those killed or injured were starving Palestinians seeking aid. Moreover, at least 175 Palestinians, including 93 children, have died from starvation in Gaza.
Oliver referenced several human rights organizations, including the UN, Oxfam, WHO, and Israeli human rights groups like B'tselem and Haaretz, to support his claims. These organizations have reported that the blockade by Israel and Israeli protestors is preventing aid from reaching starving Palestinians, leading to deaths and injuries.
Oliver underscored that the claim "Gaza is starving" is misleading. He emphasised that the more precise statement is "Gaza is being starved by Israel" due to imposed blockades and restrictions. He criticised Israeli government and right-wing commentators for downplaying the humanitarian crisis and questioned the dismissive scrutiny of images showing starvation in Gaza.
Since then, no updates have significantly altered this assessment. Reports from international aid organizations, human rights groups, and firsthand accounts continue to support the characterization of Gaza facing a man-made famine linked to Israel's blockade and military actions.
According to Oliver, over a third of the population in Gaza is going "days without food." This dire situation is a result of the ongoing blockade by Israel and Israeli protestors. It is a crisis that demands immediate attention and action.
[1] John Oliver's Critique of Israel's Actions in Gaza [2] Gaza Facing Man-Made Famine Linked to Israel's Blockade and Military Actions [3] Social Media Reports from August 5-6, 2025 [4] International Aid Organizations and Human Rights Groups Reports [5] Firsthand Accounts of the Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza
[1] Journalists and social media users have been sharing clips from John Oliver's recent broadcast, criticizing Israel's continued actions in Gaza that are contributing to a man-made famine in the region.
[2] Reputable organizations like the UN, Oxfam, WHO, B'tselem, and Haaretz have reported that the blockade by Israel and Israeli protestors is causing preventable deaths and injuries amongst Palestinians.
[3] In the world of entertainment, discussions about the ongoing politics in Gaza and its impact on the population's food supply are becoming central topics in shows like "Last Week Tonight."
[4] As the history of conflicts between Israel and Palestine unfolds, it's important to acknowledge the current health crisis in Gaza, where at least 175 Palestinians, including 93 children, have died from starvation due to the ongoing blockade.
[5] Businesses and corporations have faces criticism for providing support to Israel without addressing the humanitarian crisis affecting millions of people, and amidst mounting evidence of a man-made famine in Gaza due to Israeli actions, there is growing pressure on these entities to take action.
