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Amnesty Calls Israel's Gaza Blockade 'Genocidal' Amid Crisis

5/4/2025

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Amnesty International has labeled Israel's blockade of Gaza as genocidal, highlighting the devastating impact of starvation and collective punishment. Since the siege began on March 2, 2025, over 2,300 lives have been lost, and aid organizations are sounding alarms over Israel's insufficient aid proposals, fearing a complete breakdown of humanitarian efforts as violence intensifies.

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Amnesty International has labeled Israel's blockade of Gaza as genocidal, highlighting the devastating impact of starvation and collective punishment. Since the siege began on March 2, 2025, over 2,300 lives have been lost, and aid organizations are sounding alarms over Israel's insufficient aid proposals, fearing a complete breakdown of humanitarian efforts as violence intensifies.