WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Andy Kim (D-NJ) released the following statement on the current mass starvation conditions in Gaza:

“There are trucks of aid waiting just outside of Gaza – reportedly 6,000 of them – ready to enter and provide relief. They must be allowed to enter immediately. It is an utter tragedy to have this suffering of children and other civilians unfold while the resources exist right at the border. The continued denial of a humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza by Prime Minister Netanyahu and his government is shameful. The nearly three month blockade of humanitarian supplies they executed earlier this year and the failed delivery system they have imposed since have had devastating and deadly results. 

“I see more and more voices in Israel and the Jewish community in America speaking out, including families of the remaining hostages and former Israeli defense and security leaders. I urge others, including supporters of Israel, to demand a change in course. Countering Hamas and seeking the release of hostages does not necessitate restricting life-sustaining humanitarian supplies for civilians. In fact, the tragedy facing children and civilians in Gaza will only exacerbate and prolong security concerns facing Israel.” 

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