Civilian Casualties in Gaza: A Humanitarian Crisis
The Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) has condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's claims regarding the ratio of civilian casualties to fighters in Gaza as deceptive. According to Hamas, the majority of the martyrs are civilians, including women and children, who have perished in areas that the Israeli army had declared safe. Netanyahu's assertion that the casualty ratio is one to one has been described as a blatant attempt to cover up the true impact of the conflict.
Netanyahu has stated that the Israeli army has made unprecedented efforts to avoid civilian casualties, a claim he reiterated in an interview with Israeli Channel 14. He also emphasized Israel's need for sustainable disarmament in Gaza, asserting that only Israel can achieve this goal. Despite two UN Security Council resolutions and orders from the International Court of Justice to halt the invasion and address the humanitarian crisis, Israel continues its military operations with strong American support.
Future Governance and Demilitarization in Gaza
In a recent interview with the US website 'Punchbowl', Netanyahu outlined his vision for Gaza's future. He proposed the establishment of a civil administration to manage the distribution of humanitarian aid, with the cooperation and sponsorship of Arab countries. Netanyahu also stressed the need for broad demilitarization in Gaza to prevent any resurgence of terrorist activities, a task he believes only Israel can accomplish.
- Since the escalation of the conflict on October 7, Gaza has been subjected to relentless bombardment, resulting in over 123,000 casualties, including martyrs and wounded individuals, as well as thousands of missing persons. The humanitarian situation in Gaza has reached a critical point, with urgent calls from international bodies to address the crisis.
- Netanyahu's comments on the future governance of Gaza highlight the importance of international cooperation in managing humanitarian aid and ensuring long-term peace and stability in the region. The proposal for a civil administration, backed by Arab countries, aims to provide a framework for rebuilding Gaza while preventing the re-emergence of militant groups.
