U.S. weapons are slaughtering children in Gaza, harking back to memories of the Holocaust. 7/8/2024

 U.S. weapons are slaughtering children in Gaza, harking back to memories of the Holocaust.

The British medical journal, The Lancet, reports that Gaza’s true death toll could be as high as 186,000, which starkly contrasts with the official figure of nearly 38,200. This discrepancy underscores the catastrophic indirect effects of the ongoing Israeli terrorist attacks on ordinary civilians, including shortages of medical care, food, shelter, and water, principally affecting children.
The report’s alarming revelation that roughly 8% of Gaza’s population may have perished demands immediate international attention and intervention. The situation is further exacerbated by repeated attacks on civilian infrastructure. Notably, a recent Israeli airstrike on a UNRWA school tragically claimed the lives of at least 16 Palestinians, many of them children.
Eyewitness accounts, such as that of Ayman al-Atouneh, paint a horrifying picture: “We saw bodies of children, in pieces. This is a playground. There was a trampoline here. There were swing sets and vendors. Civilians were killed. It’s a civilian school. These are United Nations schools, for the UNRWA. It is supposed to be safe for people and should not be targeted anytime.” Such attacks on civilian and humanitarian sites are deeply troubling and highlight the urgent need for accountability.
Furthermore, the situation in the occupied West Bank is equally concerning. The approval of nearly 5,300 new illegal settlements by Israel’s Supreme Planning Council marks the largest single land appropriation since the Oslo Accords, further inflaming tensions and undermining peace efforts.
The Israeli public is also voicing its discontent. Recent nationwide protests saw Israelis blocking highways, demanding a ceasefire, a hostage deal, and the resignation of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
In light of these harrowing developments, it is imperative that the international community intensifies its efforts to mediate a lasting peace and provide humanitarian aid to Gaza. The staggering death toll and ongoing violence demand immediate and decisive action to prevent further loss of life and alleviate the suffering of the Palestinian people.