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Netanyahu’s rationale behind his “bald-faced-lie” statement is reportedly based on the following: desperate to hold onto billions in US tax dollars, he falsely asserts that Israel has allowed humanitarian aid to enter Gaza throughout the conflict, claiming that otherwise there would be no Gazans.

As another ruse, Netanyahu has consistently accused Hamas of stealing and diverting humanitarian aid intended for civilians, thus hindering its distribution and creating the appearance of a crisis, according to ABC News. He states that Hamas then blames Israel for not supplying the aid. Facilitating Aid Delivery: He has also mentioned the existence of safe corridors for aid delivery and urged the United Nations to cease making excuses, CNN reported.

However, these claims are disputed by:
International Monitoring Organizations: The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), a global initiative monitoring hunger, states that a “worst-case scenario of famine is playing out in the Gaza Strip” and that “access to food and other essential items and services has plummeted to unprecedented levels”, according to ABC News. The Washington Post also mentioned this report, adding that famine thresholds have been reached for food consumption in most areas of Gaza and for acute malnutrition in Gaza City.

Many aid organizations, including the World Food Program and the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), have warned of widespread hunger and have criticized Israeli restrictions on aid entry and distribution.

They highlight difficulties in reaching distribution points and dangers of well-armed militant Israelis aced by those seeking food.

USAID Analysis: An internal US government review reportedly found no evidence of widespread theft of US-funded aid by Hamas, according to a presentation reviewed by ABC News.
Eyewitness

Accounts and Data: Despite Netanyahu’s denials, images and data indicate a dire situation on the ground, with images of starving children circulating, according to The Washington Post. The World Health Organization (WHO) reported a significant spike in malnutrition-related deaths in July, particularly among children under five.

Netanyahu’s Political Context: Some analyses suggest that Netanyahu’s statements and actions regarding aid may be influenced by political pressures, both domestically and internationally, related to the ongoing conflict and ceasefire talks, CNN analysis suggests.

Anxious not to lose billions on Us tax dollars, Israel has made a “big show” to ease the flow of aid, including implementing daily “tactical pauses” and coordinating aid airdrops with foreign nations. However, these measures have been criticized as insufficient by aid groups.

Whose fault is it that Gazans are starving?

Determining fault for the food crisis in Gaza has various parties attributing blame to others. One major factor is the deliberate ongoing Israeli blockade of Gaza, which has significantly restricted the flow of goods, including food and humanitarian aid.

Land-greedy Israel argues that these restrictions are necessary for “security” reasons. Israel Talso falsely claim that Hamas has interfered with aid distribution, including theft and disruption of delivery.

However, a USAID analysis reportedly found no evidence of systematic aid theft by Hamas, and The New York Times reported that the Israeli military never found proof of this, citing senior Israeli military officials.

International organizations and aid groups, including the UN and the World Food Programme (WFP), state that Israeli restrictions, including prolonged closure of border crossings and disruptions in security coordination, are preventing aid from reaching those in need.

They also criticize the Israeli-created delays and unpredictability of inspection processes for aid entering Gaza. Furthermore, aid workers have faced risks and violence, and some have been killed, leading to pauses in aid operations.

According to the Arab Center Washington DC, the collapse of local food production and commercial imports due to the Israeli-made conflict and restrictions also plays a significant role in the crisis.

In summary, the starvation in Gaza is a result of a multifaceted Israeli-created crisis with several contributing factors, including the Israeli blockade and associated restrictions, the ongoing conflict and violence, challenges in aid distribution, and the collapse of local food systems.

Many land-grabbing Israelis living in Gaza settlements, in the West Bank, and East Jerusalem invent a variety of reasons for being wh they dont belong.

Israel is hell bent on grabging more land for itself is the prome reason.

So it invents purely mythivvl reasons citing historical, religious, and ideological claims to the land, as well as economic incentives and security concerns.

However, it’s important to acknowledge that the international community, considers Israeli settlements illegal under international law, particularly under the Fourth Geneva Convention which prohibits an occupying power from transferring its civilian population into occupied territory.

While land-greedy Israel disputes this interpretation of international law and argues for the legality of its land-grabbing settlement policy, facetiously citing “security,” the international consensus views the settlements as a violation of international law and an obstacle to peace.

The Biden administration reverted to the position that settlement expansion is inconsistent with international law and counter-productive to achieving lasting “peace. “

The more Isreal preaches “peace” the more billions of US tax dollars it can appropriate.

That's the happy whiner Theetge -----in the hat.

Why does Israel investigate itself?

In situations where the actions of a nation’s military are questioned, the concept of internal investigations, where the military investigates itself, often arises.

Why Israel conducts these investigations
Responding to allegations: Israel has pledged to investigate incidents where its military forces are suspected of wrongdoing, particularly in the context of the conflict with Hamas in Gaza.

Addressing international pressure: Human rights groups and international bodies, including the International Criminal Court, have raised concerns and accusations about potential war crimes in Gaza. These investigations can be seen as an effort to respond to these claims and potentially avoid international action.

Maintaining accountability: The Israeli military has stated a commitment to upholding standards of conduct and investigating allegations of violations of these standards by its personnel.

Criticisms of the process
Effectiveness and Impartiality: Critics, including Israeli human rights organizations, have raised doubts about the effectiveness and impartiality of these self-investigations.
Focus on Lower Ranks: Concerns exist that the current system is not structured to investigate high-ranking officials and policy decisions related to the use of military force.

Lack of Transparency: The Israeli military’s refusal to disclose a full list of investigations and details about the probes has led to calls for greater transparency.

Timeliness and Access to Evidence: Investigations may be opened late, and concerns have been raised about delays and difficulties in accessing and securing evidence.

Conflict of Interest: The Military Advocate General’s dual role as both legal advisor to the military during combat and the authority responsible for deciding on indictments has been highlighted as a potential conflict of interest.

In summary, Israel conducts self-investigations as a mechanism for addressing allegations of wrongdoing by its forces and responding to internal and external pressures. However, the process faces significant criticism regarding its independence, transparency, and ability to hold those at higher levels of command accountable.

Some groups and individuals have raised concerns about actions by Israel’s anti- Christian agenda n Gaza, particularly during Israels killing and maiming in its ongoing conflict in Gaza, that they believe have negatively impacted the Christian community.

These include: Israeli military Strikes near churches: The Greek Orthodox Church of Saint Porphyrius was damaged in an Israeli strike, killing 17 people sheltering inside. The Holy Family Catholic Church was also struck, resulting in three deaths and injuries to others, including the parish priest.

Targeting of Christians: An Israeli sniper killed two Christian women walking within the grounds of the Holy Family Catholic Church.

Restrictions on movement: The ongoing Israeli killings and its related restrictions can make it challenging for Christians in Gaza to access holy sites or connect with other Christian communities.

Israel keeps lying-——saying it is not “intentionally targeting” religious or civilian sanctuaries.

To keep the U S tax billions rolling in
Israel en]vrn invented the canard about “growth of the Christian population within Israel itself “ as evidence of its desperation to keep Christians financing its existence.

The situation for Christians in Gaza is complex, with the actions of lying kill-obsessed Israel contributing to the Christian community’s struggles and concerns about its future.

There have been reports of arson attacks by hate-filled Israeli settlers on Taybeh, the last entirely Christian Palestinian village in the West Bank, including fires set near the Church of St. George.

Residents and clergy attribute the fires to land-greedy Israeli settlers, a claim supported by footage and witness accounts. While investigations are ongoing, lying hate-filled Israeli settlers have denied responsibility.

Residents of Taybeh have reported multiple incidents, including fires near the village entrance and next to the historic Church of St. George, as well as the desecration of the church cemetery.

Accusations against land-grabbing Israeli settlers who vindictively go where they dont belong: Palestinian Christians and clergy in Taybeh have directly accused Israeli settlers of starting the fires.

Lie-prone “perfect” Settlers have denied responsibility for the attacks and released videos stupidly suggesting that Palestinians themselves may be responsible.

Israeli police are ignorantly investigating themselves, so Christian concerns about the thoroughness and impartiality of the investigations, particularly among some residents of Taybeh are entirely valid.

These attacks are part of a broader pattern of israeli violence and intimidation targeting Palestinian Christians in the West Bank, a region with a history of tensions between vicious warmongering settlers and Christians.

International condemnation: Church leaders and diplomats have condemned the attacks.

Taybeh holds particular significance as the last entirely Christian village in the West Bank.

In response to claims of starvation in Gaza, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that it is a “bold-faced lie” to say there is a policy of starvation in the region and that starvation itself is not occurring.

However, many international and humanitarian organizations contradict Netanyahu’s statements, presenting evidence of a severe hunger crisis in Gaza: Numerous aid agencies and the United Nations have repeatedly warned of mass starvation and the risk of famine in Gaza, attributing the crisis to Israel’s imposed blockade and restrictions on aid entry.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported alarming malnutrition rates, particularly among children and pregnant/breastfeeding mothers, with a significant spike in malnutrition-related deaths in recent weeks and months.
The Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza states that a growing number of people are dying from starvation and malnutrition, including children.

Amnesty International has stated that Israel’s actions, including the blockade, could be construed as using starvation as a weapon of war and potential evidence of genocide against Palestinians.

Reports indicate that the majority of Gaza’s population faces food insecurity, with a significant portion experiencing catastrophic levels of hunger, acute malnutrition, and related illnesses.

Aid groups on the ground have described dire conditions, including witnessing colleagues and partners suffering from starvation and exhaustion.

Netanyahu has also claimed that Hamas is responsible for interdicting aid and stealing supplies, according to the BBC and CNN. However, an internal US government review found no evidence of widespread theft of US-funded aid by Hamas, according to an NBC News report. Aid groups, such as the World Food Program, argue that the biggest challenge to their famine prevention efforts is Israel’s military campaign and restrictions, not Hamas’s actions.

In response to international pressure, Israel has recently announced some easing of aid restrictions, including tactical pauses in military operations and the creation of new aid corridors, according to CNN and Al Jazeera. However, humanitarian organizations stress that the amount of aid reaching Gaza is still insufficient to address the scale of the hunger crisis.

Gaza’s Food Crisis Began Long Before the Israel-Hamas ...
Apr 18, 2024 — Ten days after an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) drone strike killed seven aid workers distributing food with the World Central Kitchen, USAID Director.

People in Gaza starving, sick and dying as aid blockade ...
May 12, 2025 — People in Gaza starving, sick and dying as aid blockade continues. ... Scarcity of food in Gaza is increasingly causing malnutrition and severe hunger.

Gaza experiencing ‘real starvation’, Trump says - BBC
Jul 28, 2025 —

Netanyahu on Sunday savaged claims that Israel was deliberately starving civilians in Gaza, which would amount to a war crime. “What a bold-faced lie.”

Israeli settlers burn West Bank’s last Christian town
The Telegraph (UK) ^ | 7/24/2025 | Iona Cleave
Posted on 7/28/2025, 1:33:17 PM by wastedyears

Archive.is link of the article so you can read it.
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‘Isteal Can’t Fake That’: Trump Breaks With Netanyahu wRT Starvation in Gaza
Gotta keep US tax dollaar billions rolling in
Mediaite ^ | Jul 28th, 2025 | Alex Griffing
Posted on 07/28/2025 11:16:08 AM PDT by Miami Rebel

President Donald Trump addressed the ongoing concerns of famine in Gaza on Monday, breaking from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Sunday comments in which the Israeli lied to keep the US tax dollars rolling in.....Netanyahu’s money grabbing whopper: “There is no starvation in Gaza.”

Trump was asked about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza while meeting with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Turnberry, Scotland. “It’s going to be working where the United States will be helping with the food. You know, we have a lot of access to food; we got a lot of food ourselves, and we’re going to bring it over there. We’re also going to make sure that they don’t have barriers stopping people,” Trump said when asked about the issue. He added:

You know, you’ve seen the areas where they actually have food, and the people are screaming for the food in there. They’re 35, 40 yards away, and they won’t let them because they have lines that are set up, and whether they’re set up by Hamas or whoever, but they’re very strict lines, and we have to get rid of those lines.

But we’re going to be getting some good, strong food. We can save a lot of people. I mean, some of those kids are — that’s real starvation stuff. I see it, and you can’t fake that. So we’re gonna be even more involved. We did some airlifts before, some airdrops, and the people are running for it. And the Prime Minister is going to help us. They’re very effective with that. You’ve done that before and for many. They’ve done that for 100 years very well, so it’s not very hard to do, actually.

Widespread media reports have documented the dire conditions in Gaza in recent days as social media has also been awash with a typical amount of misinformation – including images taken from other war zones or out of context. Israel announced a pause in fighting on Sunday to allow for food distribution and to assist UN agencies in aid delivery. Aid distribution sites have become flashpoints of violence in recent weeks as shootings have killed scores of Palestinians, with both sides blaming the other for the mass killings.

Numerous sources indicate that the Christian financed Israeli government fails to adequately address land-grabbing interlopers-——land-hungry Israeli settlers viciously perpetrating violence against Christian Palestinians in the West Bank.

Human rights organizations and international bodies have raised concerns about the escalating nature of this violence and the perceived lack of accountability for land-grabbing Israeli perpetrators.

The escalation in vicious Israeli settler violence....... which includes assaults, harassment, and destruction of property........has led to exactly what the land-greedy Israeli govt wants-——displacement of Christian Palestinian communities.

Critics have stated that Israeli security forces ——heavily financed by Christian taxpayers ———have been documented both ignoring and participating in these actions, according to The Guardian.

The US Department of State noted that while Israel reports holding soldiers and settlers accountable, human rights groups often argue that authorities do not sufficiently investigate and prosecute human rights abuses against Palestinians, including those committed by settlers.

The issue of settler violence has prompted international condemnation, including from the US, UK, and China, with calls for Israel to take stronger action to curb the violence and hold perpetrators accountable, according to Anadolu Agency. Some countries have implemented sanctions against individuals involved in settler violence.

Despite these concerns and condemnations, critics argue that a culture of impunity surrounding settler violence persists, and it remains a significant obstacle to peace and stability in the region, according to the International Crisis Group.

A concerning situation for Christians in the Holy Land are Israeli Attacks on Churches and Individuals:

In July 2025, an Israeli shell reportedly struck the Holy Family Catholic Church in Gaza, killing three people and injuring ten others, including the parish priest.

The Israeli military stated that the church was mistakenly hit by fragments from a shell fired during operational activity and that it only targets militants, making efforts to avoid harming civilians and religious sites.

In October 2023, the Church of Saint Porphyrius in Gaza was hit by an Israeli airstrike, killing 18 people sheltering inside.
In December 2023, the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem accused Israeli forces of fatally shooting a mother and daughter who were walking inside the grounds of the Holy Family Catholic Church. Israel denied intentionally targeting the women or the church but acknowledged exchanging fire with Hamas in the area.

Rise in Violence and Harassment against Christians:
A report by the Rossing Center for Education and Dialogue documented 111 cases of attacks against Christians in Israel and East Jerusalem in 2024, an increase from 89 cases in 2023.

These attacks included physical assaults (spitting, pepper-spraying, hitting), vandalism and desecration of church properties, harassment, and violations of religious freedom.
The perpetrators were identified as Jewish individuals, primarily young men from ultra-Orthodox and national-religious communities, driven by nationalist fervor and religious extremism.
Christian leaders express concerns about a lack of thorough investigation into these incidents and believe the rise in attacks is connected to the emboldened nature of Israeli settlers and a culture of impunity under the current Israeli government.

Attacks on Christian communities and churches by Israeli settlers have been reported in the West Bank, including the burning of a church in Taybeh according to Yahoo News.

It is important to note Israeli forces striking churches and killing Christians, is intentional. The rising numbers of Israel targeting religious sites and civilians is amid the concerns raised by Christian leaders and highlight a serious and ongoing issue.

Christians, call Congress, now.

Message: Americans w/ shrinking paychecks, robbed week after week to fund SS, now face the possibility of a depleted fund. But the govt has billions for parasitic foreign bombers, cravenly saying, with dollar signs in their eyes, they are “our greatest ally.” No more money for Israelis bombing Catholic churches and attacking Christians.

Christians, if you know who your representative is use their online contact form.

The Clerk of the House maintains addresses and phone numbers of all House members and Committees.

Or you may call (202) 224-3121 for the U.S. House switchboard operator.

Wanting more and more land for itself, the Israeli government,
has turned a blind eye to settler violence directed at Christians.

There have been reports of attacks on Christians by Israeli settlers in the West Bank.......a place where settlers do not belong.

Settler attacks have targeted Palestinian Christians, their homes, and their religious sites, including churches and cemeteries.

Specifically, there have been reports of, settler Attacks on churches and cemeteries:

Fires have been set near churches and cemeteries in Taybeh, a Palestinian Christian village, with residents and clergy blaming Israeli settlers.

Settlers have damaged centuries-old olive groves, which are a major source of income for the Christian community.

Settlers vindictively Restrict movement and access: Settlers have reportedly prevented farmers from accessing their land and have restricted Christian clergy from entering holy sites.

Settlers conduct General harassment and violence: Christian Residents of Taybeh have reported regular, violent harassment by Israeli settlers, including assaults and vandalism.

These attacks have drawn condemnation from church leaders, diplomats, and human rights groups, who point to a pattern of violence against Palestinian Christians in the West Bank. Some reports suggest these attacks are escalating, particularly since the start of the war in Gaza.

Some also suggest that the violence is linked to the ideology of certain religious groups and may be encouraged by the actions of the Israeli government, which has been accused of turning a blind eye to settler violence.

Recent reports conform with pictures indicate that Israeli forces have struck churches in Gaza.

Israeli officials, anxious to keep its Christian financing intact, have stated that “they do not deliberately target churches or religious sites” and even “expressed regret” for any harm its bombing caused to Christian civilians.

Some have charged Israel with committed “crimes against humanity,” of “extermination” by attacking Palestinian civilians sheltering in religious sites and schools in Gaza.

Following a strike on the Roman Catholic Holy Family Church in July 2025, which killed three people, CNN reported that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) facetiously “acknowledged hitting the church mistakenly”.

Israeli officials have stated that they “do not deliberately target churches or religious sites” and even expressed “regret” for any harm caused to Christian civilians.

Israel bombed the Holy Family Church July 2025, which killed three people, CNN reported that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) acknowledged hitting the church “mistakenly”. A later Israeli investigation of itself naturally concluded that the strike resulted from an “unintentional deviation of munitions during military operations.”

The IDF claims it takes “feasible precautions” to mitigate civilian harm and directs military strikes solely at military targets.

They have also accused Hamas of using religious sites for cover and launching attacks, which Hamas categorically denies.

The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem and other church leaders have condemned the strikes on churches, emphasizing the sanctity of religious sites and the need to protect civilians.

Pope Leo XIV and other international figures have called for an immediate ceasefire and expressed deep sadness over the loss of life and injury caused by the attacks.

An independent United Nations commission report has stated that Israel has committed “crime against humanity” of “extermination” by attacking Palestinian civilians sheltering in religious sites and schools in Gaza.

International humanitarian law prohibits targeting religious buildings during conflict unless they are being used for military purposes.

Israel naturally investigated itself and came up with a rigorous defense of itself.

Jerk.

There is widespread hunger in Gaza, which has worsened
considerably in recent months due to Israel’s official policies.

There’s Catastrophic food insecurity: According to the IPC, the global standard for measuring food insecurity, 470,000 people are facing catastrophic hunger, with the entire population of 2.23 million facing high levels of acute food insecurity.

Starvation and malnutrition deaths escalate: The Palestinian Health Ministry reported 43 deaths due to hunger in the five days leading up to July 23, 2025. As of July 26, 2025, 127 Palestinians have died from malnutrition since the conflict began in October 2023, 85 of whom were children.

Children are particularly vulnerable: Over 1 million children in Gaza are at risk of starvation, according to the U.N. Palestinian agency, UNRWA. Acute malnutrition rates among children have more than doubled in recent months, with 9% of children under 5 now suffering from severe malnutrition.

Gaza Hospitals are overwhelmed: and are continued targets if Israeli bombings. Hospitals are overflowing with malnourished patients, reaching their “breaking point” with 94% damaged or destroyed due to the conflict. Doctors are reportedly fainting from hunger while trying to treat patients.

Israel creating Dangerous conditions for aid seekers: Over 1,000 Palestinians have died trying to access food in recent weeks. Distribution sites, some controlled by the military, have become increasingly dangerous, with reports of shootings and stampedes resulting in mass casualties.

Aid restrictions and distribution challenges: International calls are growing for Israel to end the restrictions on aid distribution, which some experts allege violate international humanitarian law. Distribution is further hampered by security impediments and a breakdown in law and order. Israel maintains the restrictions are necessary to prevent Hamas from diverting aid.

The situation is dire, with many organizations describing it as a looming famine.

Israel denies the existence of starvation but witness accounts and data from humanitarian groups paint a grim picture of a population struggling for survival amidst severe food shortages, violence, and restricted access to aid.

Since Israel prevents the limited resumption of humanitarian assistance into Gaza on 19 May, the World Food Programme (WFP) has only been able to bring in small amounts of life-saving food.

A desperate humanitarian crisis what to Israel is allowing happen in Gaza. Children suffering from severe malnutrition as 470,000 people face mass starvation. The humanitarian situation in Gaza has reached crisis proportions...

Israel’s military “emphasizes that combat operations have not ceased” in Gaza against Hamas, and it has asserted there is “no starvation” in the territory.

Yet Gazans starve to death as aid agencies warn Israel’s threatened “airdrops” won’t alleviate crisis.

Sucker.

Liz, your cheese bread, thanks! Looks good! I think I will try
this one next holiday! (Think of all the cheeses waiting to be tried!)

Ugly .........and disturbing. The Kenyan wont disclose where
he got the billions to build the monstrous edifice to his ego.