"No humanitarian crisis" in Gaza – Israeli ambassador
Tzipi Hotovely argued that Hamas was responsible for the wellbeing of Palestinian civilians | The Israeli ambassador to London has denied that a humanitarian crisis is unfolding in Gaza, arguing that the Palestinian militant group Hamas must “pay the price” for attacking Israeli civilians. Asked by Sky News about the situation in Gaza on Monday, Tzipi Hotovely replied: “There is no humanitarian crisis.” On Thursday ["Israel"] ordered over 1 million Palestinian civilians to evacuate to the southern part of the densely populated territory. The UN and human rights groups condemned the evacuation order. Stephane Dujarric, spokesman for UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, warned that it would bring “devastating humanitarian consequences.” ● [A]n estimated 500,000 Palestinians have fled south since the warning was issued. At least 2,750 Palestinians and over 1,300 Israelis have been killed since October 7, according to officials from both sides.
■ Spanish minister denounces Israeli ‘genocide’ in Gaza | Both Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas terrorists need to be tried by the International Criminal Court (ICC), Spanish Minister for Social Rights Ione Belarra said on Monday. 💬 “Israel is carrying out a planned genocide” in Gaza by leaving hundreds of thousands of Palestinians without water, food, and electricity, Belarra, who is the leader of Podemos, a junior partner in the ruling coalition, claimed. She further described the move as a serious breach of international law and a possible war crime.