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Senators Urge Aid for Gaza Amid Famine Crisis
9/1/2025
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- Five Democratic senators, led by Ruben Gallego, urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio to expedite baby formula and humanitarian aid to Gaza.
- Gaza is facing famine, with over 300 hunger-related deaths, including 119 children, reported since October 2023.
- Israel's decision to halt aid deliveries exacerbates the crisis amid ongoing military operations.
- A poll shows 65% of registered voters support U.S. intervention to aid those starving in Gaza.
- The senators highlighted that malnourished mothers cannot breastfeed, making formula crucial for infant survival.
