United KingdomJeremy Konyndyk, president of Refugees International, criticized the Israeli government's claim that improved malnutrition rates in Gaza disprove a previous famine declaration. In a series of tweets, Konyndyk argued that the reduction in hunger was directly linked to Israel lifting restrictions on food aid following the famine declaration. He compared the situation to holding someone underwater and then allowing them to breathe, emphasizing that the improvement does not negate the prior crisis. Konyndyk cited specific timeframes showing Israel blocked aid from March 2 to May 19, 2025, and only resumed significant aid after a Trump-brokered deal in September 2025.
Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the Israeli government's stance as misleading and dismissive of the humanitarian crisis, using strong language ('absurd on its face') and emphasizes the role of Israeli obstruction in the famine. It presents the perspective of a non-state actor (Refugees International) critical of
