Overview

• Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez defends her accusation that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, citing a 'forced famine' affecting 1.1 million Gazans.
• Ocasio-Cortez emphasizes the distinction between the Israeli government's actions and the Israeli people, stressing the humanitarian crisis should not be politicized.
• The World Food Programme warns of an imminent famine in Gaza, with aid deliveries being significantly restricted by Israeli authorities.
• More than 30,000 Palestinians have died since the outbreak of violence in October, with the U.S. beginning to deliver humanitarian aid.
• Vice President Kamala Harris and national security adviser Jake Sullivan express concern over Israel's potential military offensive in Rafah, emphasizing the need for humanitarian aid.