Humanitarian
perspective:
The Israeli military is often held responsible for a
significant number of civilian casualties in Gaza, especially during major
military operations. Israel says it targets Hamas and other militant groups,
but these operations have resulted in many civilian deaths due to the densely
populated nature of Gaza
Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza are also accused for operating
from within civilian areas, use human shields, or launch rockets
indiscriminately into Israeli territory, provoking retaliatory strikes and
contributing to the cycle of violence.
International
perspective:
International organizations, like the United Nations and
human rights groups ‑ Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch ‑ accuse both
Israel and Palestinian armed groups for the lingering conflict resulting in huge
loss of human lives, particularly women and children.
Israel often accused of disproportionate use of force and
blockade policies that severely impact civilians.
Palestinian groups are condemned for indiscriminate rocket
attacks and operating in ways that endanger Israeli civilians.
Structural and political responsibility:
Long-term occupation, blockade, and lack of a viable peace
process can be termed as structural causes of repeated violence.
Israel controls most of Gaza’s borders, airspace, and
resources, while Hamas governs internally but with limited capacity.
International actors, including the United States, Egypt,
Iran, and others, also play roles through military aid, political backing, or
indirect support.
Crux of
the Matter:
Direct military actions causing deaths are typically
attributed to the Israeli military or Palestinian armed groups, depending on
perspective of on lookers. Broader responsibility lies with political leaders,
ongoing occupation, militant governance, and an international community that
has often failed to resolve the underlying issues.
Way
Forward:
Israel, now fully supported by US President Donald Trump wants
complete cleansing/ exit of Gazans. During the ongoing conflict nearly 100,000
Gazans, mostly women and children have been killed. However, Gazans resolve has
sustained are they are not ready to desert their homeland.
The other and more civilized option is creation of two
states, Israel and Palestine. Saudi Arabia and many other Muslim countries support
this.
United States also initiated Abraham Accords paving way for
the recognition of Israel. However, many supporters of this initiative want
Israel to go back to its original borders and let the Palestinians manage their
own state.
Gaza
'Riviera of the Middle East'
Now the real stumbling block is US President Trump's plan to
make Gaza 'Riviera of the Middle East' which requires all the 2.2 million residents
to vacate the strip. This vision involved the United States taking control of
Gaza, relocating its approximately two million Palestinian residents to
neighboring countries, and redeveloping the area into a luxury resort
destination. Trump suggested that Gaza's coastal location could make it
"better than Monaco" if redeveloped appropriately.
This proposal received strong support from Israeli Prime
Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other Israeli officials, who viewed it as a
means to disarm Hamas and alter the region's dynamics. However, it faced
significant criticism internationally. United Nations Secretary-General António
Guterres labeled the plan as "ethnic cleansing," emphasizing that
forcibly transferring populations violates international law. Arab nations,
including Jordan, also rejected the proposal, with Jordan's King Abdullah II
expressing firm opposition to the displacement of Palestinians from Gaza.
The plan also sparked debate within the United States, with
bipartisan concerns about its feasibility and ethical implications. Critics
argued that it misread the interests of Arab partners and could destabilize the
region further. Facing mounting opposition, President Trump later stated that
he would "recommend" but not enforce the plan, indicating a step back
from the initial proposal.
No comments:
Post a Comment