The Heat: Middle East Conflict

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At least 15 people have died of hunger in Gaza over the last twenty-four hours, according to the Gaza Health Ministry.

In the last three days, the Al-Shifa hospital reported that 21 children died from malnutrition and starvation as a result of Israel’s blockade on aid containing food, water and life saving medical supplies.   

Joining the discussion: 

  • Dan Arbell is a Scholar-in-Residence at the Center for Israeli Studies at American University. 
  • Yossi Mekelberg is Senior Consulting Fellow of the Middle East and North Africa Programme at Chatham House.  
  • William Lawrence is the Director of Area Studies and Senior Academic Fellow at the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations.  
  • Jamal Abdi is President of the National Iranian American Council.