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2024-01-15 14:20 United News Network 24 Hours Around the Corner January 14th is the 100th day of Israel’s bombing of Gaza. This is the 100th day since the founding of the state of Israel in 1948…
100 days of war in Gaza: 1.9 million people in Gaza become refugees, Israel is accused of “genocide” by the International Court of Justice
“Neither Israel nor Gaza will ever be the same again…” January 14th marks the 100th day of Israel’s bombing of Gaza. This is the longest and deadliest conflict between Israel and Palestine since the founding of the state of Israel in 1948. It is a war, and it may take several generations for both societies to digest the impact and shadow of this war. As of January 15, the total death toll between Israel and Palestine exceeded 25,000, with no sign of a ceasefire; Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu insisted on continuing the fight “until total victory,” but domestic dissatisfaction continued to rise; South Africa in the International Court of Justice Accusing Israel of intending to commit genocide against the people of Gaza, the first trial was held at the International Court of Justice on January 11. Israel fully denied the crime.
The Palestinian armed organization Hamas launched “Operation Al-Aqsa Flood” on October 7 to raid villages in southern Israel, killing more than 1,200 people and taking more than 250 hostages. More than 130 of them have not yet been released. Israel immediately began large-scale bombing of Gaza, vowing to annihilate Hamas in retaliation. In addition to agreeing to a one-week humanitarian ceasefire at the end of November, Israel had dropped 65,000 bombs on this area of only 365 square kilometers as of January 15. tons of explosives, killing approximately 130 Israeli combatants.
In addition to agreeing to a one-week humanitarian ceasefire at the end of November, Israel has, as of January 15, restricted the area of only 365 square kilometers…
▌Gaza: 1% of the population has died and 80% are homeless
Since the war began, nearly 24,000 people have been killed in the Gaza Strip, more than 1% of the local population of 2.3 million; more than 85% of the population has been forced to flee their homes, totaling more than 1.9 million people, but there is no safe place to hide. Only tents are available for shelter; and Israel’s bombardment ranges from north to south, including the refugee camp concentration area in the southern city of Khan Younis. The international humanitarian supplies transport team entering from the southern port of Rafah They were also frequently under fire.
Now in Gaza, there is an extreme shortage of medicine, food, drinking water and energy. People are waiting in long queues to receive relief supplies. The United Nations estimates that 25% of the people are hungry, and up to 90% of the population can only eat a little every 24 hours. thing. Under severe circumstances, all schools have been closed, leaving children with no way to go to school.
Judging from satellite aerial photos, more than half of the buildings in Gaza have been partially or completely destroyed, and only 15 of the 36 hospitals still retain partial functions. Due to Israel’s strict ban on fuel and other energy sources entering Gaza, many hospitals cannot operate. It is difficult to supply electricity and ambulances, and the medical system is on the verge of collapse at any time.
“Gaza has become uninhabitable,” said U.N. aid chief Martin Griffiths.
A refugee father in Gaza takes refuge with his children. Photo/European News Agency Children injured in Gaza air strikes and sent to hospital.Photo/Associated Press
▌Israel: Concerned about hostages, continue bombing
Not only are Gaza residents suffering from the flames of revenge, but Israel has also faced huge challenges in the past 100 days. Generally speaking, Israeli citizens still highly support the decision to fight back with all-out force. TV stations broadcast the latest fighting situation 24 hours a day. There is almost no relevant discussion on the serious casualties and critical humanitarian situation of Gaza civilians; TV stations repeatedly review those who died in the October 7 attack. The lives of the victims, while praising the heroic deeds of Israeli soldiers advancing or dying in Gaza. On the other hand, the entire country of Israel has been deeply traumatized by the brutal attacks it witnessed. People are concerned about the more than 130 hostages who have not yet been released. Posters with slogans such as “Bring them home” can be seen everywhere.
There are also calls for accountability against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel, such as criticizing why the government was not aware of such a large-scale attack plot in advance, or questioning why the rescue of hostages should be the first priority instead of bombarding Gaza. . The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) only came under scrutiny in mid-December for the mistaken killing of three hostages. The family of one victim, Samer Talalka, said: “I am sure they (the military) did not intend to kill him, but they should have done so. Use a better judgment…” (Extended reading: “The death of three Israeli hostages: The Israeli army accidentally killed the hostages, and Natanyahu fell into a storm of public opinion at home and abroad”)
The Israeli Likud Party (Likud Party) led by Netanyahu has seen a sharp decline in poll support. If an election is held now, it may fall from 36 seats to 26 seats in the Knesset and become the second largest party. However, unless the coalition government collapses, Israel will There will be no need for a general election until 2026. The Netanyahu government has stated that it is willing to accept investigations “until the end of the war” and is even willing to resign. Although the majority of public opinion still supports the bombing of Gaza, they are extremely dissatisfied with Netanyahu, who has been in power for more than 15 years. Netanyahu currently has no intention of backing down. When asked about his support, Netanyahu replied like this : “Our soldiers are dying on the battlefield…and you are still asking these questions? There will be time for politics in the future.”
Israelis mourn the victims of Hamas raids. Photo/Associated Press Israeli people mourn the victims who were killed in a Hamas raid.Photo/Associated Press
▌Israel is accused of genocide, first hearing at the International Court of Justice
In the past 100 days, the international community has been divided into two camps: those who support and those who do not support Israel’s retaliatory attacks. South Africa also recently accused Israel of deliberately committing “genocide” against the population of Gaza to the International Court of Justice (ICJ). The first trial was held at the ICJ in The Hague on January 11 and 12.
South African lawyer Adila Hassim told the court that judging from the extent of the attack, Israel’s killing targets were more than 2 million people across Gaza. All evidence points to the crime of genocide regulated by the United Nations Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide. . Hassin said: “This killing is aimed at destroying Palestinian lives. No one is spared, not even newborn babies.”
At present, more than 50 countries have expressed support for South Africa’s accusations, most of which are Arab and African countries. In the European region, only Turkey, which is also a Muslim country, supports it. On the other hand, most Western countries do not support this accusation, including Israel’s strongest allies, the United States, Britain and Germany. There are also many countries that have vague attitudes and do not want to get involved in this 75-year-old Israeli-Palestinian feud.
Israel also chose to fight back firmly. Netanyahu released a video statement on the 12th: “The State of Israel is fighting genocide, but it is accused of genocide.” Israeli lawyer Tal Becker appealed to historical scars and reminded the court that Israel suffered genocide in World War II. , which is why the United Nations has spawned relevant laws. “The prosecution is now using this term to accuse Israel of acting in a war that Israel did not initiate and does not want,” Baker said. “Israel is acting in self-defense against Hamas, the Palestinian Islamic Jihad group and other terrorist groups.” There is no limit to cruelty.”
It could take years for the International Court of Justice to issue a ruling, and South Africa hopes that the ICJ will issue a provisional ruling requiring Israel to cease military operations in Gaza and allow humanitarian aid to enter, ideally within a few weeks. But even so, Israel may not follow suit. American legal scholar Matei Alexianu said that only half of the countries have complied with United Nations rulings in the past.
Netanyahu also emphasized that no one can stop Israel from fighting Hamas: “We will continue to fight until total victory.”
Bombed houses in Gaza.Photo/Archyde.com
Text/Wang Yingzhi
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