The Famine Early Warning Systems Network, a project funded by the US Agency for International Development (USAID), has removed a report from its website that warned it was “highly likely” famine is occurring in northern Gaza after a complaint by the US ambassador to Israel.
The report noted that Israel has imposed a “near-total blockade of humanitarian and commercial food supplies” on the North Gaza Governorate, which includes the cities of Beit Lahia, Beit Hanoun, and Jabalia. The report said 65,000 to 75,000 civilians remained in the area, “including civilians who have been unable to or prevented from evacuating.”
US Ambassador Jack Lew issued a statement slamming the report, saying there are far fewer civilians in those areas, an acknowledgment of the ethnic cleansing campaign that Israel has been conducting in northern Gaza since early October.
“The report issued today on Gaza by FEWS NET relies on data that is outdated and inaccurate,” Lew said. He claimed that there are somewhere between 7,000 and 15,000 civilians in the North Gaza Governorate.
“At a time when inaccurate information is causing confusion and accusations, it is irresponsible to issue a report like this,” the US ambassador said.
FEWS Net said it used UN numbers from mid-November and that it would update its report with the latest figures. But the group did not withdraw its assessment that famine was likely occurring in north Gaza.
Last month, the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) said there was a strong likelihood famine was occurring in north Gaza.
Lew also claimed that the US has worked to ensure more humanitarian access in north Gaza, but the area has been under a total siege, and only 12 aid trucks have been able to make deliveries since October 6. Israel has forcibly displaced civilians from the area under the threat of death, either by shooting, bombing, or starvation, following an outline known as the “general’s plan.”
USAID < band aid.
Ya, the report is outdated, everyone starved to death already…
In another report, the USA and Israel stated that it's "highly unlikely" that Israel has destroyed Gaza's infrastructure. (sarcasm) IN another report, Israel stated that "women and children" are "terrorists" posing as "non-threatening civilians".
COWARDS and LIARS are those who perpetuate this monstrous crime! May they see the penthouse called Hell!
USAID has a long history of CIA-front activity. What are they really doing in Gaza?
http://www.intrepidreport.com/archives/12659
The US government contaminates every good intention.
”Children often, live what they learn”.
Criminal insane inmates are in control of the asylum and the team coming in is the same.
Is the nation insane to silently accept that or is it a herd of manipulated ill informed voters?
The general working public does not have time to get really informed about everything. And in today's propaganda news being everywhere on both sides it is difficult to wade through all the muck to come to a good assessment.
Both parties know that voters are easily swayed by emotions and they will use it to the hilt. I go to both Left and Right websites and it is astonishing that commenters will say almost the exact same thing of the other side.
The Right will see the killings of Palestinians as righteous, getting rid of the enemy and the Left will see the killings of Russians as righteous, getting rid of the enemy. They are both spewing their party's emotional propaganda.
I agree with you. But after Biden even less informed people should see the Trump performance on stage and remember his one term presidency to know that he is not normal. That should tell them the man is not a normal well balanced adult. We must listen to common sense and look what is missing, no coherent policies, no introspection and no mention recognizing the RESPONSIBILITY that comes with the job.
They act like it never occurred to them that they are responsible for all the blood and life lost in Gaza and Ukraine, not to mention all the illegal unprovoked economic sanctions and military actions, Bush and Iraq come to mind.
I followed Biden's career somewhat. He was mediocre all his life and things just got worse as he got older and became a Democrat cronie. He just wanted to be president out of entitlement not because he deserved it or was the best qualified. And he will go down in history as one of the worst presidents. Just like the very bad emperors who hastened the downfall of the Roman Empire.
I think so far Biden is the worst president yet.
Oh, we have the time … it’s the other issues you identify that matter. Basically, western populations have been trained to (1) not care and (2) that they have no agency even if they did care.
" Killings of Palestinians as righteous, getting rid of the enemy "
This has been in the works for decades if not for centuries . Different players at different phases have acted their parts including colonization, Scofield Bible,Mega Church, GWOT, and Hollywood .
GWOT? Stands for what?
I think, "Global War On Terror."
"Is the nation insane to silently accept that or is it a herd of manipulated ill informed voters?"
Over 98% of the people who cast ballots voted for the Republican or the Democrat. I guess that answers your question.
It was the only choice they had. But many did not vote at all, the US has a low voter turnout, because votes don’t count for much, money rules, not votes.
On paper there are two parties, de facto there is only one party.
Appropriate cynicism!
This time the 'Lesser Evil' (whichever side you considered that to be) was just too damn evil to vote for.
But they DID have other choices. I too decided not to vote although I had no intention of voting for Trump or Harris. But we've had Trump vs. Clinton, Trump vs Biden and Trump vs. Harris as our "choices" over the past three elections and if that isn't enough to make people vote third party, nothing will. It's now pointless to vote.
Like you I picked the third choice, namely not to vote.
… Like a political kissass…!
“The report issued today on Gaza by FEWS NET relies on data that is outdated and inaccurate,” Lew said. He claimed that there are somewhere between 7,000 and 15,000 civilians in the North Gaza Governorate.
I don't get his point. Is he saying that if "only" 7,000 to 15,000 civilians remain in Nort Gaza then starving them to death is ok?
Killing and starving the survivors was the plan from the beginning, laid out by Netanyahu in so many words decades ago. And since America keeps feeding him weapons and money he will continue, not paying any attention to the rest of the world who seems to be unable to do much about it. the Houtis try and are bombed by the US.
Yes … also saying that “it’s very hard but it’s a price we’re willing to pay” …
I'm sure those defenseless starving women and children in Gaza will cooperate to the fullest!
The fun thing? The IDF then targets people in its declared "safe corridor".
But it was terrible when the Saudi butchered that one journalist.
Some lives matter more…
Lew is an A.H. of the Universe!
"'The report issued today on Gaza by FEWS NET relies on data that is outdated and inaccurate,' (American Ambassador) Lew said…
…'I challenge responsible observers to arrive at a number anywhere near 75,000, after disaggregating the alleys of dog-eaten corpses from the remaining trespassing whining calorie-challenged Hamas lovers,' Lew elaborated.
Righteousness prevails. The Lord Jesus Christ, speaking through Jack Lew, has declared that the last 15,o00 stinking vermin in N. Gaza are to be exterminated. I want a Christian to tell me that I am wrong. Praise be to the Lord Jesus Christ, the God of genocide. Jesus smiles down on the starving corpses of Palestinians. Jesus and Pete Hegseth and so many other right minded Christians, specifically in the U.S. rejoice.
Seriously, Christians in the U.S. make me sick.
Jesus isn't the real saviour
What does his word matter?
What’s a “real saviour?” And why would there necessarily be only one?
Or any.
I myself am a Christian and glad to be one. I contend it is my faith that helps me in my own efforts to try and help with efforting to make peace between all people… Plus, I am a Pisces, ;-}
And I admire the hell (pun intended) out of you Donna. But I am what I am. I think when I die, I will be just like any roadkill I see, dead. I don't believe in an afterlife, so I don't believe in a savior.
I believe in an afterlife. It gives me the hope…. for…. death scares me
LOL! We enjoy your sense of humor!
But have a little faith…
I wish I could Donna. I'm not a believer because I don't want to believe. I just can't.
Oh
Before anyone believes in anything one must ask the question of existence. The Quran challenges us to think in a rhetorically beautiful way by asking:
"Or were they created out of nothing? Or are they the creators [of themselves]?
Or did they create the heavens and the earth? but they are certain of nothing!" Q 52:35-36
Its rhetorical because the Quran employs logic to get us to entertain the possibility of a Creator. Then one can consider what to believe about that Creator. @donnavolatile:disqus@knappster:disqus
I can't entertain an idea that has no basis in fact and depends on blind faith.
Brilliant individuals throughout history beg to differ. The issue is not proving whether God exists or not. One who can't answer the rhetorical question should humble oneself to the FACT that there is a metaphysical world beyond what traditional science can capture under a microscope.
In real life we worship devil everyday more than we worship God.
One of the remarkable successes of the colonization and neoliberalism is the collectivization of the worshipping of the devil .The byproduct is equally astounding – forcing piety ,compassion, and faith to the ever shrinking personal space .
Donna from what I have seen from you, you seem to be among the Christians mentioned in this Quranic verse. Q 5:82
"… and you will find the nearest of them in affection to the believers [to be] those who say, 'We are Christians.' That is because among them are priests and monks and because they are not arrogant."
There's not, the real savior is the entire crew of the UFO rescue fleet coming to save us. /s
As outlined in the Torah, Jesus did not fulfill all of the messianic prophecies
A highly contentious remark, truly, Krzysztof.
Jesus failed to fulfill all of the messianic prophecies, there was not an era of peace after his death, and since he did not fulfill the messianic prophecies, he is not the real messiah
Messiah and savior are two different words.
The prophecy concerning the "messiah" Jesus was supposed to be (the third messiah) was of an heir to the Davidic throne who would kick the Romans out of Judea and re-establish the Kingdom of God. He certainly failed at that.
However, as "saviors" go, he's had a pretty good/long run in the pagan cult built on his name/image by Paul.
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Yes he contnues to enjoy the good long run .More sheep enters the next world than before with conviction of going there as a saved species .Entry is free .Services offered over the other side of the fence have never and wont ever available for review .
Figuring out how this cult that has been continoulsy shape shifting ,content moderating , no differnet than any other existing contemporaneous became the dominant religion is more interesting and important for the humanity .
The Pavlovian dog no longer needs to be micromanaged by the high priest. The training has been overwhelmingly successful. Americans have first been transformed into robot , programmed for automatic obedience. Further programming has refined this process, creating intelligent machines that can analyze the implications and respond according to the desires and expectations of the high priest.