The risk of famine is growing in Gaza. More than half a million people are facing catastrophic food insecurity because of Israel's war and siege. That's the stark warning from the World Food Programme and other UN agencies. So is Israel using food deprivation as a war tactic?

HOST: Adrian Finighan

GUESTS:

• Alex de Waal, author of "Mass Starvation," an authoritative history of modern famines. He's analysed food deprivation as a crime, and researched forced starvation as an instrument of genocide and war.
• Mads Gilbert, a doctor of emergency medicine with long experience of working in Gaza's health sector - including during previous Israeli bombardments.
• Riham Jafari, who's the Communication and Advocacy Coordinator for ActionAid Palestine.

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