Major offensive in the Gaza Strip: Israel attacks, the situation escalates!

Major offensive in the Gaza Strip: Israel attacks, the situation escalates!

The Israeli army launched a new major offensive in the Gaza Strip on Friday called “Gideon’s Chariots.” This offensive follows former US President Donald Trump's multi-day visit to the Gulf region, which ended on the same day. Loud The press The offensive aims to gain operational control of strategic points in the Gaza Strip, secure the release of hostages and destroy Hamas.

According to reports, early in the operation the attacks were focused on the north of the Gaza Strip and resulted in a high number of deaths. Information from the Hamas-controlled health authority says dozens have been killed, although it remains unclear how many of them are civilians. The information cannot be independently verified as reporting from the area is severely limited. Critics, such as the head of the UN human rights office, Volker Türk, have condemned the offensive as a possible violation of international law and warn of a permanent population shift.

Humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip

In addition to the military clashes, the offensive is exacerbating the already catastrophic humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip. According to UN emergency coordinator Tom Fletcher, the situation could lead to famine. The UN and various aid organizations have warned and called for appropriate measures.

Loud daily news The UN plans to immediately deliver 160,000 pallets of aid to Gaza. However, Israel has been blocking humanitarian aid for 75 days, further exacerbating the situation. In addition, the UN has provided 9,000 trucks that could be allowed into the Gaza Strip.

The U.S.-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation also plans to begin distributing aid in late May after Israel agreed to facilitate such aid deliveries. However, Fletcher said the UN would not cooperate with the US foundation because the distribution plan was not considered impartial.

Future perspectives and international efforts

Amid the military offensive, the need for a long-term solution to the conflict between Israel and Palestinians is also becoming increasingly clear. The UN is planning an international conference on the two-state solution to take place from June 17 to 20 at the UN headquarters in New York. This conference is led by France and Saudi Arabia and is based on a UN General Assembly resolution in December.

The offensive by “Gideon’s Chariots” could not only impact Israel’s immediate military goals, but also plunge the future of the region into an even larger conflict. The international community remains called upon to respond to the dramatic situation facing the civilian population and to take effective measures to de-escalate the conflict.