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**Summary:**

Jeffrey Sachs and Sybil Fares accuse Israel, with the backing of the United States, of committing genocide in Gaza through starvation, mass killings, and infrastructure destruction. They detail evidence of the starvation crisis, citing UN and NGO reports, and highlight statements from Israeli officials seemingly endorsing the deprivation of Gazans. The authors criticize the US for shielding Israel at the UN and enabling these actions through funding, diplomatic cover, and technological support via companies like Palantir, Microsoft, Google, and Amazon. Despite US opposition, they argue the international community has a duty and multiple avenues to act, including ending trade with Israel, recognizing Palestine, suspending Israel from the UNGA, halting technology exports aiding the war, and deploying a UN Protection Force under the “Uniting for Peace” mechanism.

**News Article:**

**Academics Accuse Israel of Genocide in Gaza, Blame US Complicity, Urge Global Action**

**NEW YORK/GAZA** – Prominent academics Jeffrey Sachs and Sybil Fares have published a scathing condemnation of Israel’s actions in Gaza, alleging the country is committing genocide through starvation, mass killings, and the destruction of infrastructure. They accuse the United States of enabling these alleged war crimes through financial support, diplomatic protection at the United Nations, and technological assistance from major corporations.

In an opinion piece, Sachs and Fares detail what they call a “mass starvation” crisis in Gaza, citing reports from the UN, Amnesty International, and other aid organizations. They highlight statements from Israeli officials that they interpret as demonstrating a deliberate intent to deprive the Gazan population of essential resources.

“Israel is systematically depriving more than two million people of food,” the authors write. “More than half a million Palestinians face catastrophic hunger, and at least 132,000 children aged below five years are at risk of death from acute malnutrition.”

The authors also accuse major tech companies such as Palantir, Microsoft, Amazon and Google of being complicit by providing AI for mass murder and core tech infrastructure for the Israeli army.

The United States’ consistent veto power at the UN Security Council, blocking resolutions critical of Israel, is cited as a key enabler. The authors argue that the US is “naked and alone in its criminal complicity with Israel” despite international outcry.

Despite US intransigence, Sachs and Fares outline several actions the international community can take:

* **Economic Sanctions:** Urging nations to follow Turkiye’s lead in ending all economic ties with Israel.
* **Recognition of Palestine:** Calling on all UN member states to recognize the State of Palestine.
* **Suspension from UNGA:** Advocating for the UN General Assembly to suspend Israel’s membership.
* **Technology Embargo:** Demanding a halt to technology exports supporting the war effort.
* **UN Protection Force:** Proposing the deployment of a UN Protection Force to Gaza and the West Bank under the “Uniting for Peace” mechanism.

“Israel has crossed the clear line into the darkest crimes – starving civilians to death and shooting them as they line up, emaciated, for food,” the authors conclude. “There is no further line to cross, nor time to lose. The family of nations is being tested and summoned to action as it has not been in decades.”

*It is important to note that these allegations of genocide are disputed, and this article reflects the views expressed by the authors of the original text.*

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