As the Israeli military campaign against the Palestinian people enters its 272nd day, the global community remains divided on its response to the ongoing atrocities.
According to Palestinian Envoy, Abdullah Shawesh with the death toll surpassing 37,925 and over 87,000 Palestinians injured, international concern mounts over the severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the West Bank.
Reports from Gaza describe dire conditions: relentless bombardments, soaring temperatures, and overflowing trash heaps are creating a living hell for residents.
“Gaza now really is hell on earth,” described a local resident. “It’s very hot…Trash is piling up everywhere, people living under plastic sheeting where temperatures soar.”
International bodies have been criticized for their inaction. The International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor, Karim Khan, revealed that the court faces claims of bias, primarily serving African cases.
Shawesh also revealed that in a controversial move, the United Kingdom intervened on June 10 with a “Friend of the Court” application to challenge the ICC’s jurisdiction, seemingly to shield Israeli leaders from potential arrest warrants.
“Media outlets are also under scrutiny, with some still referring to the Israeli actions as a “conflict,” raising questions about the thresholds defining a war.
“The relentless airstrikes and ground operations have decimated Palestinian communities, with schools and hospitals frequently targeted.
“The Palestinian Ministry of Education reports over 8,572 student deaths and 14,089 injuries in Gaza, alongside numerous casualties among educators. In the West Bank, 100 students have been killed, and nearly 500 injured, adding to the rising death toll among civilians.
“The United States’ involvement has come under severe criticism, with significant arms supplies fueling the conflict. Reports indicate that since October, the U.S. has provided Israel with thousands of bombs and missiles, intensifying the scale of destruction in Palestinian territories.
“The plight of detainees in the Occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem, adds another layer of tragedy. With over 9,450 detainees, including women, children, and journalists, reports of torture, brutal beatings, and inhumane conditions are widespread. The death of 18 detainees in Israeli prisons underscores the severe human rights violations occurring under the occupation.
“Extreme rhetoric from Israeli officials further exacerbates tensions. The Israeli Minister of National Security has called for the execution of Palestinian prisoners, promising minimal food supplies until such laws are enacted.
“As the international community grapples with its response, the call for urgent intervention grows louder. We call on the United Nations, the International Committee of the Red Cross, and the Geneva Convention’s High Contracting Parties to pressure Israel to reveal the fate of detainees and allow humanitarian access.
The situation’s gravity underscores a stark warning: the world’s passive observation of these atrocities could pave the way for an increasingly unstable and unsafe global future.