The day starvation became an articulated war tactic in Gaza

Palestinian media on August 28 prominently focused on the escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza, emphasizing the explicit articulation of starvation as a war tactic. Mid-afternoon reports highlighted an Israeli minister's call to cut off essential supplies, explicitly stating residents who escape bullets will die by hunger, drawing condemnation from the UN Secretary-General. Concurrently, the day saw escalating reports of "forced disappearances" at aid distribution centers and an increasing death toll from famine, reaching 317, including children. Persistent coverage also detailed the extensive destruction of residential areas like Al-Zeitoun. Efforts by Egypt and Qatar for a ceasefire were repeatedly noted as stalled due to Israeli intransigence. Additionally, US-Israeli discussions in Washington regarding Gaza's "day after" continued, with clarifications provided on intentions regarding occupation. The day concluded with reports of intensified Israeli raids in Lebanon, resulting in two Lebanese soldiers killed by a drone.