Gazan Resident Claims Hamas Seeks Famine to Manipulate International Response

A local resident from Gaza appeared on MSNBC to discuss the ongoing conflict, suggesting that Hamas aims to induce a famine in the region. The individual explained that Hamas intentionally orchestrated a decline in humanitarian conditions, knowing this could attract international attention by portraying Gaza as a suffering humanitarian disaster. This strategy, he argued, might be intended to pressure for a swift conclusion to the war, which Hamas initiated and bears responsibility for ending. The resident also accused Hamas of diverting a significant portion of aid intended for civilians, leading to a situation where alternative aid mechanisms, such as the Gaza Humanitarian Fund (GHF), are necessary. While not endorsing the GHF, he emphasized the importance of debating different aid distribution methods beyond the United Nations framework, even as Israel is held ultimately accountable.