International body issues alert over potential Gaza intervention, foreseeing possible disaster
The potential military offensive by Israel in Gaza has raised significant concerns among the international community, with the United Nations and European countries urging Israel to halt its occupation plan.
Miroslav Jenca, the UN Under-Secretary-General, expressed his warning at an emergency meeting of the Security Council, stating that the implementation of the plan could lead to massive forced displacement of around one million civilians, extensive destruction, increased civilian casualties, and the commission of further war crimes and crimes against humanity.
The European representatives have echoed these concerns, stating that Israel's government decision will not aid in the return of refugees and will exacerbate the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. They have emphasized that the decision threatens to cause more civilian deaths and mass displacement in Gaza, potentially putting refugee lives at greater risk.
Netanyahu's offensive will target the last two strongholds of Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The potential consequences of this decision could extend beyond Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories.
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has stated that the plan violates international law and would lead to "more massive forced displacement, more killing, more unbearable suffering, senseless destruction and atrocity crimes" if pursued. The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) has also condemned the plan, urging Israel to agree instead to a lasting ceasefire to protect civilians and to ensure the release of hostages.
Calls have been made for unhindered humanitarian aid access to Gaza and for the immediate and unconditional release of hostages by Palestinian armed groups, as well as the release of Palestinians detained by Israel. The international community, emphasizing respect for international law and human rights, advocates for a resolution that allows Israelis and Palestinians to live side by side in peace rather than further escalation of conflict.
At the meeting, the Slovenian representative strongly condemned Israel's plan on behalf of four EU countries currently on the Security Council (Denmark, Greece, France, and Slovenia). These five European countries have urged Israel to reverse its occupation plan for Gaza, stating it could violate international law.
In a press conference, Netanyahu announced that Israel will launch an offensive against the City of Gaza and refugee camps "very soon". This news has added to the sense of urgency among the international community, who are calling on Israel to reconsider its decision and pursue a path towards peace and stability in the region.
[1] "UN warns Israel's Gaza plan could trigger new catastrophe" - Al Jazeera, link
[2] "International community condemns Israel's plan to take control of Gaza" - The Guardian, link
- The United Nations and the international community, including European countries, have expressed concern that Israel's potential military offensive in Gaza could lead to war-and-conflicts, as it might result in massive forced displacement, extensive destruction, increased civilian casualties, and the commission of further war crimes and crimes against humanity.
- The international community, through various news outlets such as Al Jazeera and The Guardian, has strongly condemned Israel's plan to take control of Gaza, stating it could violate international law and politics, potentially triggering a new catastrophe in the region.
