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US State Dept Disputes Gaza Starvation Allegations Citing UNICEF Data
Aug 13, 2026 09:00 AM CT
Gaza Strip
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Summary
The US State Department has publicly rejected allegations of deliberate starvation in Gaza, citing a UNICEF report on malnutrition that contradicts claims of intentional deprivation. This diplomatic maneuver aims to counter international criticism and legal pressures against Israel regarding humanitarian conditions in the enclave, influencing the narrative around Israel's conduct in the conflict.
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The Trump State Department has reacted to a new report by UNICEF on malnutrition in Gaza by saying it "completely shatters" the allegations that Israel deliberately starved civilians in the Hamas-run enclave. The outcry of criticism comes as a report used by the United Nations and quoted by much ...
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State Department stated UNICEF findings 'completely shatter' allegations that Israel deliberately starved civilians.
Israel
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Subject of US defense against accusations of war crimes related to civilian starvation.