In the opening months of 2009, the humanitarian situation in Gaza deteriorated sharply due to actions taken by the US and Israel. Noam Chomsky's "Gaza in Crisis" reflects on these developments, emphasizing that the nature of the crimes being committed is difficult to categorize but feels unsettlingly familiar. This raises concerns about ongoing patterns of violence and oppression faced by Palestinians.

The book critiques the political dynamics at play and highlights the complicity of global powers in the suffering inflicted upon civilians. Chomsky’s insights serve as a reminder of the cyclical nature of conflict in the region and the urgent need for international attention and action to address these humanitarian crises.