Israel Starvation Drives Gaza Deaths, UK Condemns Violence

International condemnation is mounting against Israel over its military actions and blockade in Gaza, which have resulted in severe starvation and civilian casualties. UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy strongly criticized the shooting of civilians waiting for humanitarian aid in Gaza as "disgusting" and called for accountability, while reaffirming support for a two-state solution and indicating the UK may recognize Palestine if Israel does not alter its policies. Humanitarian officials, including a Doctors Without Borders coordinator, described the situation as engineered chaos, highlighting the critical scarcity of food despite recent aid efforts and warning of a potential famine. Human Rights Watch accused Israel of war crimes for killing people near food distribution centers and creating a militarized aid system that has led to mass casualties, allegations denied by Israel, which claims it fires only warning shots to protect its personnel. Protests have erupted internationally, including in South Africa, where demonstrators called on the UK and US to withdraw support for Israel, accusing them of complicity in the ongoing violence and humanitarian crisis. These developments underscore the escalating international pressure on Israel to allow unimpeded humanitarian access to Gaza and address the deteriorating conditions faced by Palestinians.