Bob Geldof has publicly accused Israeli authorities of 'lying' about the existence of famine in Gaza, challenging official statements that deny mass starvation. During a television appearance, Geldof dismissed claims that Hamas is solely responsible for the humanitarian crisis, calling such arguments a 'false equivalence' and asserting that Israeli officials are not telling the truth. He highlighted the deaths of around a thousand people from starvation this month and criticized both sides for their handling of the crisis. Aid organizations have reported severe malnutrition among children and pregnant women, and have condemned the lack of food and water as 'unconscionable.' Israeli officials continue to deny restricting humanitarian aid and blame delays on international organizations.