Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, a resident senior fellow at the Atlantic Council, has stated that Hamas wants Gazans to starve. In his article titled "Hamas Wants Gaza to Starve," published on July 31, 2025, he argues that Hamas benefits from the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, as it generates international outcry and pressure on Israel.
Alkhatib claims that Hamas views mass starvation as a means to further its political goals. He suggests that the group believes that producing widespread hunger will help them end the conflict in a way that is advantageous to their objectives.
He discusses how Israeli policies have reduced the supply of humanitarian aid, exacerbating the situation in Gaza. Despite some aid reaching the region, much of it is not effectively distributed due to chaos and theft.
Alkhatib notes that many Gazans are angry at Hamas for their role in initiating the crisis, feeling that the group is responsible for the dire conditions they face.
He highlights that the suffering of Gazans has led to increased international scrutiny of Israel, which Hamas seems to want to exploit to gain leverage in negotiations.
Alkhatib's statements reflect a critical view of Hamas's actions and their implications for the people of Gaza, emphasizing the complex dynamics of the ongoing conflict.
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2025/07/hamas-wants-famine/683724/
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