As a journalist, I’ve watched in horror as my colleagues’ families starve due to Israeli policies. The situation in Gaza is dire, with 2 million people facing catastrophic hunger. The UN has recorded the highest number of people facing starvation, yet it’s not enough for some to “prove” their own suffering.
I’m haunted by the thought that I could be next if I were in a different location. Geographic luck doesn’t save me from feeling guilty about doing nothing. I’ve seen colleagues with sunken cheeks and frail bodies trying to document their starvation for others to take action, but it’s a daunting task.
The situation is complex, but one thing is clear: we’re living in a global system that allows such atrocities to happen. The fact that people are struggling to find food, water, and medicine is heartbreaking. It’s not just about heartbreak; it’s rage – no child should go hungry, no mother should have to choose which child gets to eat.
Israel’s actions are deliberate, calculated, and human-made. They’re starving more than 2 million people, turning Gaza into rubble, and destroying lives. We can’t ignore this crisis. As we watch on the internet, knowing what’s happening, comes with a responsibility to act.
We must speak up, protest, donate, demand action from our governments, and refuse to be complicit. Every small action is better than nothing. By doing something, anything, we can make a difference. The lives of people like my cousins, neighbours, and friends are at stake – they deserve our help.
Source: https://www.theguardian.com/world/commentisfree/2025/aug/05/as-i-sit-here-in-australia-watching-israel-starve-palestinians-to-death-i-cant-help-but-think-it-could-have-been-me-ntwnfb