Apr 29 2025
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The starvation of children is one of the most brutal forms of human rights violations, often employed as a tool of political or military pressure. It is sometimes carried out through deliberate policies of siege or systematic neglect. According to journalistic reports, including those published by Haaretz, this tactic can take various forms—from blocking the entry of food and medicine into certain areas to cutting humanitarian aid and imposing restrictions on relief organizations. Such practices inflict not only physical and psychological harm on children but also constitute a crime under international law, as they target the most vulnerable members of society during times of conflict. It is, therefore, the responsibility of the international community to hold those who implement such policies accountable and to work toward safeguarding children's rights and ensuring unimpeded access to food and care.
