International Outrage Mounts as Israel Escalates Attacks on Gaza
Gaza Under Siege – Death Toll Rises
In a horrifying escalation of violence, Israeli airstrikes on Gaza have killed at least 326 people, including women and children, as reported by Gaza’s Health Ministry. The number is expected to rise as many victims remain buried beneath the rubble of bombed buildings. This marks one of the deadliest attacks since the conflict reignited earlier this year.
Israel has enforced a complete blockade on Gaza, cutting off essential supplies, including food, water, and medical aid, leading to an unfolding humanitarian catastrophe. The strikes have devastated residential areas, hospitals, and key infrastructures, leaving thousands displaced and without medical assistance.
Trump Reportedly Backed Israel’s Attack
According to Israeli analyst Yoni Ben-Menachem, former U.S. President Donald Trump personally endorsed Israel’s attack on Gaza. Reports suggest that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had an understanding with both Trump and former President Joe Biden that if ceasefire negotiations did not progress as Israel desired, military action would resume.
This comes after Israel accused Hamas of stalling peace talks, despite reports that Hamas had adhered to the ceasefire agreement mediated by Egypt and Qatar. The agreement was signed on January 17, but Israel has since violated it over 1,000 times, refusing to implement key commitments.
Gaza’s Humanitarian Crisis Deepens – Hospitals Overwhelmed
Gaza hospitals are struggling under the weight of mounting casualties. Mohammed Zaqout, director-general of Gaza hospitals, has urged the global community to force Israel to allow essential medical supplies into the war-torn region.
“Hundreds of severely wounded patients need urgent surgical interventions, yet we lack basic medical equipment,” said Zaqout. “Israel’s complete blockade has left hospitals on the brink of collapse. More than 22 hospitals have been destroyed, and fewer than seven are partially operational.”
Houthis Vow Retaliation Against Israel
In response to Israel’s renewed aggression, Yemen’s Houthi group has declared its full support for Palestinians, vowing to escalate confrontation against Israel. The Houthis have been subjected to U.S. airstrikes in recent days after threatening to renew attacks on Israel-linked vessels in the Red Sea.
International Community Condemns Israel’s Actions
Many nations have called for an immediate ceasefire and a return to peace negotiations. However, the United States has yet to take decisive action against Israel’s ongoing military campaign. Analysts suggest that Washington may view these bombings as a pressure tactic to force Hamas into revised negotiations.
Mouin Rabbani, a fellow at the Middle East Council on Global Affairs, stated, “The U.S. is either seeing this as a negotiating strategy or giving Israel a free pass to continue its devastating military campaign.”
Meanwhile, families of Israeli captives in Gaza have condemned Netanyahu’s government, accusing it of deliberately abandoning hostages to justify continued attacks on Gaza.
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