Wednesday Briefing: Israeli Officers Warn of Famine

nytimes.comPublished: 5/13/2025

Summary

The Israeli military has warned that Gaza may face widespread starvation in coming weeks if humanitarian aid continues to be blocked by Hamas. This comes as an international initiative monitoring malnutrition also predicts a famine, with parts of Israel’s security establishment aligning its conclusions with leading aid groups. Meanwhile, top Israeli officials are exploring ways to restart aid deliveries while circumventing Hamas’ control over the Strip.