Venetia Menzies
@venetiamenzies.bsky.social
Journalist and photographer 📸 | Assistant Data Editor 🗺️| The Times and Sunday Times 🗞️
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With thanks to Cecilia Tombesi, Elena Siniscalco and Ellie Covington
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With thanks to Cecilia Tombesi, Elena Siniscalco and Ellie Covington
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The starvation of Gaza and Israel’s role, in maps, charts and video
To reach what little aid is let through, Palestinians have to walk through a war zone, avoid armed looters and hope the IDF doesn’t shoot them
www.thetimes.com
August 3, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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With thanks to Cecilia Tombesi, Elena Siniscalco and Ellie Covington
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www.thetimes.com/article/8184...
With thanks to Cecilia Tombesi, Elena Siniscalco and Ellie Covington
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www.thetimes.com/article/8184...
Airdrops were permitted by Israel last week for the first time since November
MSF have called them dangerous - and Gazans have derided them as humiliating
But proponents argue they are necessary but should not replace overland routes that the Gazans need - right now
MSF have called them dangerous - and Gazans have derided them as humiliating
But proponents argue they are necessary but should not replace overland routes that the Gazans need - right now
August 3, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Airdrops were permitted by Israel last week for the first time since November
MSF have called them dangerous - and Gazans have derided them as humiliating
But proponents argue they are necessary but should not replace overland routes that the Gazans need - right now
MSF have called them dangerous - and Gazans have derided them as humiliating
But proponents argue they are necessary but should not replace overland routes that the Gazans need - right now
Yesterday Hamas released a video of starving hostage Evyatar David
While Israel and Hamas prioritise military wins over the needs of those going hungry - civilians and hostages continue to suffer
While Israel and Hamas prioritise military wins over the needs of those going hungry - civilians and hostages continue to suffer
August 3, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Yesterday Hamas released a video of starving hostage Evyatar David
While Israel and Hamas prioritise military wins over the needs of those going hungry - civilians and hostages continue to suffer
While Israel and Hamas prioritise military wins over the needs of those going hungry - civilians and hostages continue to suffer
The GHF say they want to work with the UN to help them distribute their rotting aid
The UN say they do not need help but need Israel to lift restrictions on moving the aid
But even when their trucks can move, they are looted by armed gangs and hungry civilians
The UN say they do not need help but need Israel to lift restrictions on moving the aid
But even when their trucks can move, they are looted by armed gangs and hungry civilians
August 3, 2025 at 12:10 PM
The GHF say they want to work with the UN to help them distribute their rotting aid
The UN say they do not need help but need Israel to lift restrictions on moving the aid
But even when their trucks can move, they are looted by armed gangs and hungry civilians
The UN say they do not need help but need Israel to lift restrictions on moving the aid
But even when their trucks can move, they are looted by armed gangs and hungry civilians
The IDF said “thorough examinations were conducted” “instructions were issued to forces in the field following lessons learnt” + that the incidents are under review
“We unequivocally condemn any harm inflicted upon civilians seeking aid, regardless of where the fire is coming from,” said GHF
“We unequivocally condemn any harm inflicted upon civilians seeking aid, regardless of where the fire is coming from,” said GHF
August 3, 2025 at 12:10 PM
The IDF said “thorough examinations were conducted” “instructions were issued to forces in the field following lessons learnt” + that the incidents are under review
“We unequivocally condemn any harm inflicted upon civilians seeking aid, regardless of where the fire is coming from,” said GHF
“We unequivocally condemn any harm inflicted upon civilians seeking aid, regardless of where the fire is coming from,” said GHF
Even if patients survive, many fail to recover due to malnutrition
@msf.org surgeon Sarmad Tamimy said
“They’ll end up going into wards without enough equipment... they’ll get horrible infections, they’ll keep on coming back to the theatre... then die a more miserable death"
@msf.org surgeon Sarmad Tamimy said
“They’ll end up going into wards without enough equipment... they’ll get horrible infections, they’ll keep on coming back to the theatre... then die a more miserable death"
August 3, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Even if patients survive, many fail to recover due to malnutrition
@msf.org surgeon Sarmad Tamimy said
“They’ll end up going into wards without enough equipment... they’ll get horrible infections, they’ll keep on coming back to the theatre... then die a more miserable death"
@msf.org surgeon Sarmad Tamimy said
“They’ll end up going into wards without enough equipment... they’ll get horrible infections, they’ll keep on coming back to the theatre... then die a more miserable death"
Dr Goher Rahbour, an NHS gastrointestinal surgeon who volunteered with
@medicalaidpal.bsky.social said his patients spoke of being shot at by the IDF
He wondered how so many had been shot in both the head and the shoulder, later understanding they had been lying down taking cover
@medicalaidpal.bsky.social said his patients spoke of being shot at by the IDF
He wondered how so many had been shot in both the head and the shoulder, later understanding they had been lying down taking cover
August 3, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Dr Goher Rahbour, an NHS gastrointestinal surgeon who volunteered with
@medicalaidpal.bsky.social said his patients spoke of being shot at by the IDF
He wondered how so many had been shot in both the head and the shoulder, later understanding they had been lying down taking cover
@medicalaidpal.bsky.social said his patients spoke of being shot at by the IDF
He wondered how so many had been shot in both the head and the shoulder, later understanding they had been lying down taking cover
“It is 2025, and people are dying because they need a bag of flour,” said Mohammed Fadlalla who volunteered with
@msf.org
His patients described being “indiscriminately sprayed with bullets” by Israeli forces on their way to GHF sites
“It’s a game of chicken with your life”
@msf.org
His patients described being “indiscriminately sprayed with bullets” by Israeli forces on their way to GHF sites
“It’s a game of chicken with your life”
August 3, 2025 at 12:10 PM
“It is 2025, and people are dying because they need a bag of flour,” said Mohammed Fadlalla who volunteered with
@msf.org
His patients described being “indiscriminately sprayed with bullets” by Israeli forces on their way to GHF sites
“It’s a game of chicken with your life”
@msf.org
His patients described being “indiscriminately sprayed with bullets” by Israeli forces on their way to GHF sites
“It’s a game of chicken with your life”
Scarcity of food is self-reinforcing: limited aid makes hunger rampant and theft highly profitable, meaning less food reaches those who need it
Crowds of desperate civilians overwhelming aid convoys can even be seen via satellite imagery
Crowds of desperate civilians overwhelming aid convoys can even be seen via satellite imagery
August 3, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Scarcity of food is self-reinforcing: limited aid makes hunger rampant and theft highly profitable, meaning less food reaches those who need it
Crowds of desperate civilians overwhelming aid convoys can even be seen via satellite imagery
Crowds of desperate civilians overwhelming aid convoys can even be seen via satellite imagery
But more aid is being looted than ever before
Israel blames Hamas for looting
Hamas accuses Israel of “consciously seeking to spread chaos and engineer famine”
The UN says looting is due to desperation and that the only way to restore order is to flood Gaza with supplies
Israel blames Hamas for looting
Hamas accuses Israel of “consciously seeking to spread chaos and engineer famine”
The UN says looting is due to desperation and that the only way to restore order is to flood Gaza with supplies
August 3, 2025 at 12:10 PM
But more aid is being looted than ever before
Israel blames Hamas for looting
Hamas accuses Israel of “consciously seeking to spread chaos and engineer famine”
The UN says looting is due to desperation and that the only way to restore order is to flood Gaza with supplies
Israel blames Hamas for looting
Hamas accuses Israel of “consciously seeking to spread chaos and engineer famine”
The UN says looting is due to desperation and that the only way to restore order is to flood Gaza with supplies
The GHF has four distribution sites, compared with over 400 that were run by the UN previously
Gazans must enter a militarised zone to reach them, with over 1,100 being killed in the process - the majority by the IDF
The GHF says they have asked Israel to expand operations
Gazans must enter a militarised zone to reach them, with over 1,100 being killed in the process - the majority by the IDF
The GHF says they have asked Israel to expand operations
August 3, 2025 at 12:10 PM
The GHF has four distribution sites, compared with over 400 that were run by the UN previously
Gazans must enter a militarised zone to reach them, with over 1,100 being killed in the process - the majority by the IDF
The GHF says they have asked Israel to expand operations
Gazans must enter a militarised zone to reach them, with over 1,100 being killed in the process - the majority by the IDF
The GHF says they have asked Israel to expand operations
How did it get this bad?
From March to May, Israel blockaded all aid from reaching Gaza
In May, a new mechanism was set up which Israel says aimed to keep food out of Hamas’ hands, but looting is now worse than ever
From March to May, Israel blockaded all aid from reaching Gaza
In May, a new mechanism was set up which Israel says aimed to keep food out of Hamas’ hands, but looting is now worse than ever
August 3, 2025 at 12:10 PM
How did it get this bad?
From March to May, Israel blockaded all aid from reaching Gaza
In May, a new mechanism was set up which Israel says aimed to keep food out of Hamas’ hands, but looting is now worse than ever
From March to May, Israel blockaded all aid from reaching Gaza
In May, a new mechanism was set up which Israel says aimed to keep food out of Hamas’ hands, but looting is now worse than ever
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Crime boss, traitor, looter — or Gaza’s best hope?
The anti-Hamas militia leader Yasser Abu Shabab says he’s no collaborator or criminal, just an ordinary Palestinian with a plan to save his people
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July 20, 2025 at 11:29 AM
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Accused of being enabled by Israel, Egypt, the PA and the UAE, the group is at a critical juncture as a ceasefire looms and Hamas seeks to destroy them
Will Hamas succeed? Or will they receive protection and play a pivotal role in any post-war Gaza plans?
Will Hamas succeed? Or will they receive protection and play a pivotal role in any post-war Gaza plans?
July 20, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Accused of being enabled by Israel, Egypt, the PA and the UAE, the group is at a critical juncture as a ceasefire looms and Hamas seeks to destroy them
Will Hamas succeed? Or will they receive protection and play a pivotal role in any post-war Gaza plans?
Will Hamas succeed? Or will they receive protection and play a pivotal role in any post-war Gaza plans?
Shabab said his tribal relationships leave him well placed to manage the Rafah crossing in a post war Gaza
He said he believed his 'safe area' is included in Israel's plans to create a 'humanitarian city' on the ruins of Rafah, but that he hadn't received any direct assurance
He said he believed his 'safe area' is included in Israel's plans to create a 'humanitarian city' on the ruins of Rafah, but that he hadn't received any direct assurance
July 20, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Shabab said his tribal relationships leave him well placed to manage the Rafah crossing in a post war Gaza
He said he believed his 'safe area' is included in Israel's plans to create a 'humanitarian city' on the ruins of Rafah, but that he hadn't received any direct assurance
He said he believed his 'safe area' is included in Israel's plans to create a 'humanitarian city' on the ruins of Rafah, but that he hadn't received any direct assurance
Regional expert Mohannad Sabry said this relationship serves Egypt's interests
"If Egypt wants to continue to be the major financial player, they have to continue that kind of control and that kind of foot soldiers on the ground. Yasser Abu Shabab is their suitable option.”
"If Egypt wants to continue to be the major financial player, they have to continue that kind of control and that kind of foot soldiers on the ground. Yasser Abu Shabab is their suitable option.”
July 20, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Regional expert Mohannad Sabry said this relationship serves Egypt's interests
"If Egypt wants to continue to be the major financial player, they have to continue that kind of control and that kind of foot soldiers on the ground. Yasser Abu Shabab is their suitable option.”
"If Egypt wants to continue to be the major financial player, they have to continue that kind of control and that kind of foot soldiers on the ground. Yasser Abu Shabab is their suitable option.”
The most prominent wealthy member of the Tarabin tribe is Ibrahim al-Arjani, nicknamed the “King of the Crossing” who has long provided “safe protection” for goods transported from the Sinai Peninsula to Gaza for a fee 👇
www.thetimes.com/article/gaza...
www.thetimes.com/article/gaza...
The company taking refugees out of Gaza — and ‘making millions’
Ibrahim al-Arjani’s company Hala may have made $88 million in a matter of weeks by reportedly charging desperate people more than $5,000 to leave for Egypt
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July 20, 2025 at 11:29 AM
The most prominent wealthy member of the Tarabin tribe is Ibrahim al-Arjani, nicknamed the “King of the Crossing” who has long provided “safe protection” for goods transported from the Sinai Peninsula to Gaza for a fee 👇
www.thetimes.com/article/gaza...
www.thetimes.com/article/gaza...
Shabab said it wasn't Israel but Tarabin tribe members - from Gaza, Egypt, Jordan and the Gulf - that support and arm him
“Notable members of our family contributed money, and we used this money to buy products from the markets in Gaza and give it to needy people”
“Notable members of our family contributed money, and we used this money to buy products from the markets in Gaza and give it to needy people”
July 20, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Shabab said it wasn't Israel but Tarabin tribe members - from Gaza, Egypt, Jordan and the Gulf - that support and arm him
“Notable members of our family contributed money, and we used this money to buy products from the markets in Gaza and give it to needy people”
“Notable members of our family contributed money, and we used this money to buy products from the markets in Gaza and give it to needy people”
Critics believe they are supported by Israel because the IDF don't attack them
Duhine said their "only guarantee for security" is that they don't attack Israel, who "only target Hamas"
“The proof that Israel is not targeting civilians intentionally is our example"
Duhine said their "only guarantee for security" is that they don't attack Israel, who "only target Hamas"
“The proof that Israel is not targeting civilians intentionally is our example"
July 20, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Critics believe they are supported by Israel because the IDF don't attack them
Duhine said their "only guarantee for security" is that they don't attack Israel, who "only target Hamas"
“The proof that Israel is not targeting civilians intentionally is our example"
Duhine said their "only guarantee for security" is that they don't attack Israel, who "only target Hamas"
“The proof that Israel is not targeting civilians intentionally is our example"
Hamas has demanded their surrender
Duhine said Hamas will 'focus' on their elimination in a ceasefire and requested protection
“We're trying to secure our areas and ourselves as much as possible and be ready for a ceasefire. But there is no real support for us to fight Hamas"
Duhine said Hamas will 'focus' on their elimination in a ceasefire and requested protection
“We're trying to secure our areas and ourselves as much as possible and be ready for a ceasefire. But there is no real support for us to fight Hamas"
July 20, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Hamas has demanded their surrender
Duhine said Hamas will 'focus' on their elimination in a ceasefire and requested protection
“We're trying to secure our areas and ourselves as much as possible and be ready for a ceasefire. But there is no real support for us to fight Hamas"
Duhine said Hamas will 'focus' on their elimination in a ceasefire and requested protection
“We're trying to secure our areas and ourselves as much as possible and be ready for a ceasefire. But there is no real support for us to fight Hamas"
His deputy Ghassan Duhine, a former PA intelligence officer who denies alleged links to ISIS, said Israel is stopping people coming to Rafah to join their 'safe zone' but that many were willing
The group is recruiting volunteers, and said Hamas defectors had approached them
The group is recruiting volunteers, and said Hamas defectors had approached them
July 20, 2025 at 11:29 AM
His deputy Ghassan Duhine, a former PA intelligence officer who denies alleged links to ISIS, said Israel is stopping people coming to Rafah to join their 'safe zone' but that many were willing
The group is recruiting volunteers, and said Hamas defectors had approached them
The group is recruiting volunteers, and said Hamas defectors had approached them
“When I saw our people were suffering from the fact Hamas was stealing aid and was bringing this war with Israel upon the Gazans, leaving our people struggling and displaced, the idea sparked to create a safe zone for our people where we don’t fight”
July 20, 2025 at 11:29 AM
“When I saw our people were suffering from the fact Hamas was stealing aid and was bringing this war with Israel upon the Gazans, leaving our people struggling and displaced, the idea sparked to create a safe zone for our people where we don’t fight”
Shabab said his vision is for a Gaza that is open to the world, has peace with its neighbours and is democratic
Before considering running in any elections, he wants to 'defeat terrorism'
“We want our area to be a model of how Gaza can defeat terrorism and return to normal”
Before considering running in any elections, he wants to 'defeat terrorism'
“We want our area to be a model of how Gaza can defeat terrorism and return to normal”
July 20, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Shabab said his vision is for a Gaza that is open to the world, has peace with its neighbours and is democratic
Before considering running in any elections, he wants to 'defeat terrorism'
“We want our area to be a model of how Gaza can defeat terrorism and return to normal”
Before considering running in any elections, he wants to 'defeat terrorism'
“We want our area to be a model of how Gaza can defeat terrorism and return to normal”
Last month Netanyahu confirmed that his government had “activated” clans in Gaza opposed to Hamas at the advice of security officials, but did not name Shabab
“What’s bad about it?” he said. “It’s only good, and it only saves the lives of IDF soldiers”
“What’s bad about it?” he said. “It’s only good, and it only saves the lives of IDF soldiers”
July 20, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Last month Netanyahu confirmed that his government had “activated” clans in Gaza opposed to Hamas at the advice of security officials, but did not name Shabab
“What’s bad about it?” he said. “It’s only good, and it only saves the lives of IDF soldiers”
“What’s bad about it?” he said. “It’s only good, and it only saves the lives of IDF soldiers”