Starvation as torture: Deliberate hunger violations against Palestinian children
Israel's starvation policy toward children in Gaza qualifies as torture and amounts to genocide. The paper urges recognition of starvation as torture under jus cogens, immediate unimpeded humanitarian access, and prompt criminal investigations. States must enforce obligations under CAT, the Geneva Conventions, and the Rome Statute to protect Palestinian children's rights and dignity.
Authors
- Kathryn Ravey
Institutions
- Children's Defense Fund (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Torture Journal
- Published
- 2025-10-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7146/torture.v35i2.159591
- Primary Topic
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00