In a recent episode of "The Daily Show," Jon Stewart expressed his frustration with the United States' handling of the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Stewart conducted a "wellness check" on Gaza, marking six months since Hamas launched an armed offensive against Israel, and criticized the disparities in the US government's response to the wars in Ukraine and Gaza.

Stewart played clips of President Joe Biden and Secretary of State Anthony Blinken addressing the situation in Ukraine, condemning the Kremlin's aggression and its weaponization of food as "unconscionable." He highlighted the similarity of a potential famine in Gaza, with UN experts warning of an impending crisis. Stewart sarcastically remarked, "You can't spell unconscionable without concern. At least part of it - the 'con' part."

The comedian also criticized the US government's approach to assaults on press freedom. He compared White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre's condemnation of the Russian government's targeting and repression of journalists to the Israeli legislation that allows the country to ban certain media outlets. Stewart questioned the US response to news that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had vowed to shut down Al Jazeera media network, suggesting a stronger stance of condemnation was needed.

Highlighting Israel's actions, Stewart mentioned the largest land seizure in the West Bank by Israel since the signing of the Oslo Accords in 1993, which happened during Secretary Blinken's visit. Stewart expressed his disbelief at Blinken's lack of knowledge about the specifics, stating, "They did it the day you f**king visited."

Stewart criticized the US government's reluctance to hold Israel accountable, despite being a major weapons supplier. He questioned the verbal gymnastics undertaken to avoid offending a country with which the US has a strong partnership. Stewart concluded by emphasizing how Israel seemingly challenges every boundary set by the United States.

The comedian's passionate plea is a reminder of the urgent need for action to address the worsening situation in Gaza. As the crisis continues, the world is watching to see if the United States and other global powers will step up to prevent further suffering and find a just and lasting solution.