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Gaza has been failed by silence and impunity : Richard Horton / The Lancet


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Summary
Richard Horton, Editor-in-Chief of The Lancet, condemns the international community's failure to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. He highlights the dire conditions faced by nearly half a million people at risk of starvation due to the Israeli government's blockade of humanitarian aid. Horton criticizes global leaders for their silence and inaction, emphasizing that the lack of accountability and impunity has exacerbated the suffering of civilians.

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  • "Gaza has been failed by silence and impunity."

  • "Nearly half a million people are at risk of starvation, a predicament precipitated by the Israeli Government's refusal to allow humanitarian aid."

  • "The international community's inaction amounts to complicity."


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