International wave of outrage: Israel's Gaza offensive under criticism

International wave of outrage: Israel's Gaza offensive under criticism

The continued military offensive of Israel in the Gaza Strip has led to an international outcry, which is expressed in a growing criticism of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. According to a report by Kleine Zeitung , the diplomatic relationships of Israel are facing one of the most serious crises in a long time. France's President Emmanuel Macron, the British opposition leader Keir and the Canadian minister Mark Carney commented on the "completely disproportionate escalation" and threatened with concrete measures should not be set.

Humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip

The humanitarian location in the Gaza Strip is alarming. The Health Ministry of Hamas reported at least 87 deaths by Israeli military attacks within 24 hours. In the past two months, the Israeli armed forces have intensified the attacks, which led to hundreds of deaths among the civilian population, including many women and children. According to CBS News , over 2 million Palestinians have suffered serious bottlenecks in food, water and medication, while the blockade has been blocked for almost 80 days continues.

international reactions and legal concerns

The reactions of the international community are clear. Leading politicians from the U.K., France and Canada criticized the humanitarian situation and threatened to take measures against Israel if access to vital help is not guaranteed. Netanyahu rejected the statements and confirmed that the military operations would not be set until Hamas was defeated and the 58 kidnapped hostages return.

The humanitarian conditions were also described by Human Rights Watch as catastrophic. The organization warns that the current military reaction of Israel can be described as unprecedented and is stated that civilian lives are not protected in many cases. In particular, the demand for an evacuation of over a million civilians from a strongly populated area is classified as "impossible".

In addition, Sari Bashi, the program director of Human Rights Watch, made it clear that Israel is responsible for the humanitarian situation and that collective punishment against civilians is internationally inadmissible. She emphasizes that the universal principles of protection of civilians must also apply in the war, which is currently not being implemented.

The conflict that started with the attack by Hamas on October 7, 2023 has become a comprehensive humanitarian disaster that further endangered both international relationships and prospects for peace in the region.