Foreign Policy

Starving Gaza: The Human Cost of Hamas’ War and the Global Failure to Act

By National Correspondent | July 14, 2025

Desperate Palestinians in Gaza scramble for scarce food as famine looms—yet the root cause is Hamas’ ongoing aggression, compounded by international inaction that jeopardizes regional and American security.

Images coming out of Gaza City reveal a heartbreaking scene: Palestinians jostling desperately at a crowded community kitchen, each struggling to secure meager rations amid an escalating crisis. While humanitarian sympathy is natural, it’s crucial to penetrate beyond the surface to understand the true culprits behind this man-made famine.

Can We Overlook Hamas’ Role in This Humanitarian Disaster?

The suffering of innocent civilians is undeniable, yet it cannot be divorced from the fact that Hamas—a terrorist organization committed to Israel’s destruction—has not only initiated hostilities but deliberately embeds itself within civilian populations. Their actions provoke Israeli defense measures aimed at protecting its citizens and national sovereignty. How long will Washington tolerate these provocations without demanding accountability and rejecting aid that risks empowering terror?

Experts warn of looming famine largely because aid delivery is impeded—not merely by Israeli security concerns but by Hamas’ refusal to cooperate with international agencies. This dynamic puts American taxpayers and policymakers in a difficult position: supporting genuine humanitarian relief without funneling resources to those who sponsor violence against our ally.

Why Should America Care About Gaza’s Crisis?

Beyond humanitarian optics lies a broader strategic reality. Instability in Gaza fuels regional chaos that directly impacts U.S. interests, from encouraging illegal immigration across our southern border to enabling extremist networks hostile to America’s freedom and security. An unchecked Hamas threatens peace not only in the Middle East but undermines global efforts rooted in respect for national sovereignty—principles President Trump championed with success.

This crisis underlines the failure of globalist diplomacy focused on appeasement rather than principled strength. Washington must prioritize policies that restore order, support Israel’s right to self-defense, and condition aid on concrete steps eliminating terror threats.

For families already burdened by inflation and economic uncertainty at home, this isn’t just a distant conflict—it’s a test of national resolve and common-sense conservatism. How long will ineffective policies allow terrorism-funded famines while Americans pay the price?