Spanish PM warns hunger used as weapon in Gaza conflict at UN food summit

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez told delegates at a UN Food and Agriculture Organization summit in Rome that starvation is being deliberately weaponized in modern conflicts, specifically citing Gaza where he said some parties seek military victory through mass starvation. According to Sanchez, this tactic is cheaper and more effective than conventional weapons. The remarks highlight growing international concern over using food insecurity as a deliberate war strategy. The statement comes amid documented humanitarian crises in Gaza and reflects broader debate over siege warfare tactics in contemporary conflicts.