Israel is reportedly heading towards a major diplomatic collapse as the humanitarian situation in Gaza worsens, with famine spreading rapidly across the besieged territory.
The report claims that the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu disregarded repeated international warnings about an escalating famine in Gaza. On March 2, Israel’s Security Cabinet reportedly decided to block the entry of food aid into the enclave, despite assessments from Israeli security officials and urgent appeals from international humanitarian organizations.
The move was not based on strategic or security concerns, but rather stemmed from political pressure by far-right ministers Itamar Ben Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich.
Including Gen. Ghassan Alian, Israel’s Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories had warned that Gaza was on the brink of famine. Despite this, the Israeli government allegedly continued to obstruct aid, putting thousands of Palestinian lives at risk.
The report also indicates that both the European Union and the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump issued warnings to Israel over the deteriorating crisis. The EU reportedly threatened to suspend its partnership agreement with Israel, while Washington, despite its longstanding support for Tel Aviv, urged Netanyahu to take action. The Israeli leader, however, was said to have “wasted time and hesitated.”
The Israeli government has plunged the country into a dual crisis, a humanitarian disaster in Gaza and a looming diplomatic collapse.
Since October 7, 2023, Israel has conducted a relentless military campaign in Gaza, resulting in the deaths of more than 60,000 Palestinians, the majority of whom were women and children. The offensive has decimated much of the enclave’s infrastructure and exacerbated food shortages.
In November 2024, the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued arrest warrants for Prime Minister Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, citing war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in Gaza. Israel is also currently facing genocide charges at the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
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