Doctors Without Borders declares the war in Gaza as genocide
Doctors Without Borders reports a severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with over 45,000 deaths since October 2023, a collapsed healthcare system, and urgent calls for a ceasefire and humanitarian aid access.
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A recent report by Doctors Without Borders (MSF) highlights the dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza, exacerbated by ongoing Israeli military actions, a blockade, and the dismantling of essential infrastructure. The report, titled "Gaza: Life in a Death Trap," details the catastrophic conditions faced by the population, including widespread displacement, destruction of healthcare facilities, and severe shortages of food, water, and medical supplies. MSF's Secretary General, Christopher Lockyear, emphasized the urgent need for a ceasefire and the unimpeded flow of humanitarian aid, citing evidence of ethnic cleansing and potential genocide. The report notes that over 45,000 people have died since the escalation of conflict in October 2023, with many more suffering from war-related injuries and chronic health issues. The healthcare system is in ruins, with less than half of Gaza's hospitals operational, and medical evacuations have been severely restricted. MSF calls for international intervention to halt the violence and ensure the delivery of essential services, urging states to leverage their influence to alleviate the suffering of the Palestinian population. The report underscores the urgent need for humanitarian assistance and the protection of civilians amidst the ongoing conflict.
- MSF reports a humanitarian crisis in Gaza due to Israeli military actions and a blockade.
- Over 45,000 deaths have been reported since October 2023, with a collapsed healthcare system.
- The report calls for an immediate ceasefire and unimpeded humanitarian aid access.
- MSF highlights evidence of ethnic cleansing and potential genocide in Gaza.
- International intervention is urged to protect civilians and facilitate essential services.
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The strip is bombed out and half in ruins. With the import of construction material into Gaza highly restricted, I wonder how, or if, it'll be rebuilt. It is becoming a true open-air wasteland prison, barely capable of supporting life. So it's hard to dispute the conclusion drawn by Doctors Without Borders, even if the deaths lag behind the damage to infrastructure and shelter.
1. Used precision guided weapons in unguided-mode to take out entire buildings including schools and hospitals
2. Used precision guided weapons in guided-mode to take out cars and food supply trucks of the World Central Kitchen workers when the cars were clearly demarcated as UN
3. Blocked I18n (not just UN) food & water aid
4. Precisely demolished water, sewer, and electrical infrastructure
5. Denied PoWs fundamental rights under the UN charter
Hamas refuses to surrender, so it’s only a few years until another Oct 7, and then it starts again. What other option does Israel have? They’ve been fighting these wars for years and they’ve now decided to continue this one vs waiting for a new one in three years
.. And instantly know what it's about, pretty much rests the case.
That adds to Amnesty International's declaration that Israel's action fit the definition of genocide a few weeks ago: https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2024/12/amnesty-inter...
Anyhow, there are so many companies in the US that are complicit including in particular Google - it knew its software was likely to be used for human rights violations in Israel and they valued getting money over going the right thing: https://www.timesofisrael.com/google-said-worried-contract-w...
EDIT: Instantly downvoted to -2 on a factual comment that links to high quality resources? Feels like bots to me.
This guy has a very accessible take on the proper United Nations definition of genocide and how it applies to the Gaza and Ukraine war.
Gemini summary:
>>>> This video discusses the definition of genocide and its application to current events. The speaker argues that many people misuse the term to describe any atrocity, while genocide specifically refers to the intent to eliminate a group of people. The speaker uses the examples of the war in Gaza and the arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin to illustrate this point. They argue that while there are many civilian casualties in Gaza, it's unclear if there's an intent to eliminate the entire Palestinian people. In contrast, Putin's forced deportation of Ukrainian children to Russia aligns more clearly with the definition of genocide. The speaker emphasizes the importance of using the term accurately to avoid diluting its meaning and to properly address serious crimes. <<<<
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