Mr. President, throughout this war, Israel's restrictions on humanitarian aid have left hundreds of thousands of people, including tens of thousands of children, facing malnutrition and starvation. Malnutrition and starvation. Children have literally starved to death while aid just sat a few miles away, blocked by Israeli forces. The U.N. the United States, and every aid organization working in Gaza has been clear throughout this war. Israel's unreasonable and unnecessary restrictions on humanitarian aid have contributed to massive death and profound suffering. (13:23–13:35)
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Asserts that children have starved to death due to aid being blocked by Israeli forces.
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