The Israeli writer Efrat Lipovitz sharply criticized Israeli society, especially the religious community, considering that the ongoing neglect of the famine and suffering in the Gaza Strip represents a clear betrayal of the values of the Torah and Jewish teachings. In an article published in Haaretz, she pointed out that images of famine and destruction in Gaza remind one of what is mentioned in the Book of Lamentations, which is traditionally recited during mourning rituals for the destruction of the Temple, specifically on the night of the commemoration of the ninth of August.

Lipovitz viewed the current tragedy in Gaza as a tragic reflection of what was written in Lamentations over 2,500 years ago, where images of hungry and sick children, and parents unable to feed their children, evoke sadness and shock. She emphasized that the other side, which has been a victim throughout history, is today repeating the same harm that was inflicted on it before, referring to the tragic humanitarian situation in Gaza.

The writer noted that this collapse in Gaza requires a firm moral stance from the Jewish community, asserting that the greatest shame is not only in committing injustice but in denying its occurrence. She added that what has been happening in Gaza for over 22 months is a crime in itself, and that the silence of Israeli society is a complete testimony to this crime, as those who do not raise their voices to stop the war and the siege acknowledge that famine is part of their objectives.

In a related context, Dr. Khalil Al-Daqran, spokesperson for Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital, confirmed that the war of starvation in the Gaza Strip has entered its fifth phase, explaining in a television intervention that the number of malnutrition victims is continuously increasing, with 175 deaths recorded due to starvation, including 6 cases within just 24 hours, in addition to thousands of sick cases that hospitals receive daily.