All parties involved have been asked by the UN Security Council to uphold their legal responsibilities. While an official stated that troops fired “in a limited response” to the threat posed by the disorderly throng, Israel has claimed that the majority of the casualties were run over or tramped upon as they rushed to receive treatment.
The Israeli military has vowed a ‘exhaustive and truthful’ probe into the murders, but nothing less than an international inquiry is required to get to the bottom of the problem. The event has been denounced by South Africa, which has brought a genocide lawsuit against Israel before the International Court of Justice.
Source: Al Jazeera
France, Germany, Brazil, India, and other countries have also expressed their indignation. Even US President Joe Biden acknowledged that this catastrophe would complicate an agreement that was being considered to help bring about a ceasefire and the release of prisoners.
Some parts of the Gaza Strip are on the verge of starvation as a result of the humanitarian situation. With the Israel-Hamas war approaching its five-month mark this week, ensuring the secure and prompt delivery of humanitarian supplies to the impacted population has grown to be a significant concern.
Source: CNN
Remarkably, US air force jets have begun dropping food supplies into Gaza despite requests from the international community for Israel to maintain border crossings open to convoys bringing relief supplies. The UN must step up its pressure on an unyielding Israel and make it responsible for mistakes that resulted in the deaths of Palestinian aid workers. To stop the slaughter and famine, the ceasefire and hostage release plan need to be solidified right away.
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