Francesca Albanese's expose, "From Economy of Occupation to Economy of Genocide" lays bare how major American corporations have been all too eager to facilitate Israel's atrocities in Gaza in exchange for billions of dollars in revenue. It also reveals our nation's now undeniable complicity in what has been described as the worst humanitarian crisis of the 21st century. Thousands of famished people waiting hours in 90-degree heat to secure bags of flour that run out in minutes is a typical scene at the 4 aid distribution centers remaining in Gaza. The cause of this desperation isn't shortages per se, because the World Food Programme has 116,000 metric tons of food waiting to be delivered to malnourished Palestinians. Instead, the problem is Israel's monthslong blockade of aid, which over 100 humanitarian organizations have stated is causing chaos, starvation, and death.
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