Bangladesh, Aug. 27 -- On August 26, US envoys Tom Barrack and Morgan Ortagus visited Lebanon at a time of mounting volatility in the region. Their trip followed not only significant developments on the Syrian and Lebanese fronts but also the United Nations grim announcement that the Gaza Strip is now experiencing famine – the latest tragedy in a humanitarian crisis widely regarded as the result of Israels ongoing war.

For months, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government have brazenly defied internationally documented reports from humanitarian and political organizations detailing the catastrophic situation in Gaza. These reports point to widespread famine, systematic displacement, and what many describe as geno...