According to Professor Rex Brynen, nations outside the US lack significant influence over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Brynen argues that the United States, through its financial support and humanitarian aid efforts, is inadvertently contributing to a calculated famine in Gaza. He suggests that the current approach to humanitarian assistance is failing to address the root causes of the crisis and may be exacerbating the situation. The professor's analysis highlights the complex interplay of international relations and the dire humanitarian consequences in the region.