Amid rising tensions in the region, global leaders have appealed to Israel to reconsider plans to establish a role in Rafah, sparking an exodus from what was once considered a “safe zone”. The international community is calling for urgent humanitarian travel, with Australia, Canada, and New Zealand issuing a joint statement highlighting the impact Israe plan will have on the Palestinian population , who is trying to take shelter in the area.
Leaders of various countries are putting pressure on Israel, including Spain, Ireland, and the UK, who have called for a review into Israe l’s human rights violations in Gaza. British Foreign Secretary David Cameron prefaced Israel by saying “How is it possible to fight a war among local people”.
Belgian Prime Minister Alexandre de Croix and German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock warned for a humanitarian response without terrorism, as reported by Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Geet.
Regarding Israe l’s preparations, South Korea expressed its deep concern and called for the protection of civilians under mutual methods. Meanwhile, President Joe Biden, who has been under fire since his response to the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks, has been expressing dissatisfaction behind closed doors with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for his support of Israel.
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell suggested that the United States needs to reconsider arms embargoes to Israel, taking steps towards a deliberate and peaceful outcome.
Shows the need for a police station. Despite international pressure, Israel insists on carrying out the detour, with the aim of eliminating Hamas units while allowing the civilian population from a town near the border to exit the war zone.
UN Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, Alice Wairimu Nderitu, warned of the grave, credible and high risk of crime despite the complicated situation. Israeli attacks since October 7 have killed at least 28,663 Palestinians in Gaza, while the number of deaths in Israel from attacks launched by Hamas stands at 1,139.
Faced with this sensitive and vulnerable situation, the international community must work together to find diplomatic solutions, prioritize the protection of civilians, and let humanitarian concerns guide regional efforts. There is an urgent need for a quick ceasefire, which speaks to the shared responsibility to face the current situation and take steps towards a strong conclusion.