RAWALPINDI:
The intensification of the conflict in Gaza has heightened global concerns as violence escalates between Israeli forces and Palestinian groups. The recent surge in attacks has resulted in a tragic loss of lives with civilians, including children, caught in the crossfire. The root causes of the conflict, including longstanding political tensions and territorial disputes, have fueled this latest escalation.
The impact on Gaza’s civilian population is particularly distressing, with reports of civilian casualties, infrastructure damage and a dire humanitarian situation crossing all imaginable limits. Israel has comprehensively engaged in airstrikes and rocket attacks, leading to a high about of civilian casualties. This is no longer a war. Israeli officials are openly justifying acts of genocide and war crime by hiding behind false rhetoric. In response, the international community has called for an immediate ceasefire and a return to diplomatic efforts to find a lasting solution to the conflict. However, nothing significant has been achieved. Instead, the hypocrisy of the West had laid bare the hidden intentions and the reality of the new world order.
As the situation gruesomely unfolds, the challenge is to come up with a comprehensive and sustainable resolution that addresses the root causes and ensures the safety and well-being of all those affected. The international community plays a crucial role in supporting diplomatic initiatives and humanitarian efforts to alleviate the suffering of the people in Gaza and work towards a peaceful coexistence in the region. We are waiting for them to stand up when it really matters.
Published in The Express Tribune, December 11th, 2023.
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