Hate to say it, but I agree with Bernie in principle.
I won't say I agree with it being a war crime (need to read up more). Although cutting off food, water & fuel will degrade the Hamas' combat effectiveness some, IMO that benefit is far outweighed by the cons to the innocent Palestinians.
Maybe if there was an escape valve (e.g. Egypt), or it was clearly short term at the start of the offensive (e.g. < 1 week?), or there are UN delivered provisions to non-combatants etc. But as far as I know, none of those are realities right now.
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“The targeting of civilians is a war crime, no matter who does it. Israel’s blanket denial of food, water, and other necessities to Gaza is a serious violation of international law and will do nothing but harm innocent civilians,” Sanders (I-Vt.) said in a statement Wednesday.
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