03/07/2024
Starvation policy is a prohibited method of warfare that involves deliberately depriving civilian populations of food, which is considered a war crime under international law. The use of starvation as a weapon of war has been condemned by the UN Security Council, with Resolution 2417 emphasizing the illegality and inhumanity of such actions. In the context of Gaza, where civilians are facing severe food shortages and limited access to essential supplies like water and fuel, organizations like Oxfam have highlighted the urgent need for humanitarian aid and called for an immediate ceasefire to prevent further suffering. The deliberate deprivation of food and essential goods to civilians not only violates International Humanitarian Law but also contravenes specific provisions that categorize such actions as war crimes. It is crucial for world leaders to intervene, ensure humanitarian access, and provide necessary supplies to prevent a humanitarian catastrophe in regions affected by starvation policies.
