Guardian: Israel’s New Cabinet Won’t Halt Gaza Slaughter; International Pressure Crucial

According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, The Guardian newspaper, in its editorial, has addressed the Gaza tragedy and the suffering of its residents, calling on the international community to take action to prevent Palestinian deaths during this severe winter. The newspaper emphasized that the formation of a new Israeli cabinet will not halt the continuation of the slaughter in Gaza, and only sustained international pressure can bring this situation to an end. The Guardian pointed to the Israeli regime’s attack on one of Gaza’s few functioning hospitals, which resulted in the deaths of six people and the injury of 28 others, clarifying that this was not an isolated incident, as an average of four Palestinians have been killed daily since the ceasefire was announced. According to the article, the Israeli army claims to have targeted a Hamas commander and several other members of the movement in the attack on Nasser Hospital, but has provided no evidence to support this assertion. The track record of the Israeli army leaves little room for trust in its narratives, as numerous United Nations experts have warned of deliberate targeting of medical facilities and healthcare workers. The report stressed that over four-fifths of Gaza’s buildings have been destroyed, and in these conditions, the impact of storms and severe cold has been devastating, with at least four children and one woman losing their lives last weekend. The United Nations has announced that 940,000 people are living in temporary shelters in areas prone to flooding, with sewage flowing into their tents. The newspaper noted that reconstruction is the most critical need for the people of Gaza, and that the most basic facilities are not being provided to them. The Israeli regime has prevented the entry of 150,000 ready-to-use tents into Gaza. Furthermore, the entry of other essential goods, including sewage equipment, is also prohibited. Under international law, the Israeli regime, as the occupying power, is responsible for meeting the needs of Gaza’s residents and must permit the entry of humanitarian aid, which the people of the region desperately require. The Guardian further writes that even the Peace Council, chaired by U.S. President Donald Trump, known for his support of Netanyahu, has called on Tel Aviv to allow all humanitarian aid shipments, but the United States has shown no inclination to practically utilize its influence. More than 30 percent of Americans believe that the Israeli regime has committed genocide in Gaza. In light of this perspective, governments should not limit themselves to verbal statements and positions but must prove their stances through practical actions. The World Food Programme announced last month that it has been forced to reduce the number of people it can assist by 500,000 due to decreased funding. Israel’s obstructions have also increased the cost of relief operations, and preventing the activities of aid organizations is another obstacle to providing assistance to the people of Gaza. The Guardian concluded by emphasizing that the time has come to exert maximum pressure on the Israeli regime to ensure that Palestinians can survive this winter.