For today, links to 12 reports: from the Associated Press, Middle East Eye, the Cradle, Reuters, National Public Radio, and Middle East Monitor; others or at least headlines are accessible by clicking on their initials below. (GAZA 7-28-25 is HERE, or scroll down. UKRAINE entry for today is HERE, or scroll down.) — MCM
– – –
‘Worst-case scenario of famine’ is happening in Gaza, food crisis experts say, by Sam Mednick and Cara Anna | AP TEL AVIV — The “worst-case scenario of famine is currently playing out in the Gaza Strip,” the leading international authority on food crises said in a new alert tday, predicting “widespread death” without immediate action. READ MORE . . . Click HERE and HERE for reports from Middle East Eye and the Cradle.
– – –
Gaza death toll hits 60,000 as global monitor demands action to avert famine. From Reuters. A worst-case scenario of famine is unfolding in Gaza and immediate action is needed to end fighting and allow unimpeded aid access, a global hunger monitor warned today, saying failure to act now would result in widespread death. READ MORE . . . Click HERE for report from Middle East Eye.
– – –
Food that Israel allows into Gaza only a fraction of what’s needed, aid groups say. Reported by Emily Feng and Steve Inskeep | NPR For a third day, Israel will be trucking in and allowing air drops of some food and aid into Gaza during daily 10-hour pauses in the fighting in its war in Gaza. But is this aid enough? Click HERE to listen and, later, read.
– – –
Two prominent Israeli rights groups say Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. Reported by A Martínez | NPR Two prominent Israeli rights groups say Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. NPR talks with Yuli Novak, executive director of B’Tselem, an organization that tracks human rights violations. Click HERE to listen and, later, read, and HERE for report from Middle East Eye.
– – –
Israel rejects claims of genocide in Gaza raised by Israeli rights groups. From Middle East Monitor. The Israeli government on Monday rejected accusations by two local human rights groups that it is committing genocide in Gaza, calling the claim “a vile, politically motivated document.” The Ministry of Foreign Affairs told the AP . . . READ MORE . . .
– – –
War scholar discusses why he does not think there is a genocide in Gaza. Steve Inskeep of NPR speaks with John Spencer, chair of urban warfare studies at the Modern War Institute at West Point, about why he doesn’t think there is a genocide in Gaza. Click HERE to listen and, later, read.
– – –
FROM JULY 28 Trump breaks with Netanyahu over Gaza hunger, shortens deadline for Ukraine ceasefire. Reported by Franco Ordoñez | NPR In Scotland, President Trump pledges more food aid for Gaza and threatens a tighter deadline for Russia sanctions. Click HERE to listen and read.
– – –
FROM JULY 28 Trump acknowledges ‘real starvation’ in Gaza, urging Israel to let food in. Reported by Aya Batrawy | NPR As hunger grips Gaza, President Trump acknowledges “real starvation” and calls on Israel to allow “every ounce of food” in. Click HERE to listen and read.
.