Bob Geldof has publicly accused Israeli authorities of 'lying' about the extent of starvation in Gaza, directly challenging statements from Israeli officials who deny responsibility for the humanitarian crisis. During a televised interview, Geldof dismissed claims that Hamas is solely to blame, calling such arguments a 'false equivalence' and criticizing both Israeli leaders and the military for their handling of aid distribution.

Medical charity Doctors Without Borders has reported alarming rates of malnutrition among children and pregnant women in Gaza, warning that the use of starvation as a weapon has reached unprecedented levels. Israeli officials continue to insist that they are not restricting humanitarian aid and have instead blamed international organizations for delays in distributing supplies. The debate comes amid ongoing reports of civilian suffering and conflicting narratives over responsibility for the crisis.