In the video: Aerial footage of the operation to introduce humanitarian aid to the northern Gaza Strip, showing how the Palestinian crowd attacked the trucks and as a result dozens were killed from overcrowding, crowding and trampling/IDF spokesman
The incident in the Gaza Strip this morning (Thursday), during which approximately 100 Palestinians were killed and hundreds of others were injured when they attacked the aid trucks, is expected to dramatically increase American and international pressure on Israel to reach a ceasefire - with or without a hostage deal.
A combination of the growing hunger in Gaza and a complete loss of control.
Stopping aid trucks to Gaza/documentation on social networks according to Article 27 A of the Copyright Law
why is it important:
The disaster illustrated the combination between the hunger that is spreading throughout the Gaza Strip and especially in the northern parts and the complete disintegration of law and order, and the takeover of humanitarian aid by armed gangs.
During the weekend it was reported in Vala!
Because the US warned Israel that "Gaza is turning into Mogadishu" - the catastrophe surrounding the aid trucks today showed that this process is underway.
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His desire to bring the war to an end is only increasing.
US President Joe Biden/Image manipulation, Reuters
Behind the Scenes:
Senior American officials said that in all the conversations with officials in the Israeli government in recent weeks, they warned that Israel is going to be responsible for the humanitarian disaster that will occur in Gaza.
A senior American said that he was amazed by the response he received from the Israelis.
"They asked me, why is this our problem?" he said.
"I told them they don't understand their situation."
"Gaza is turning into Mogadishu," the Americans warned - and today another proof of this was received.
Food distribution in Gaza/Reuters
The big picture:
The disaster in Gaza is also the result of the Israeli government's dragging its feet, and especially of Prime Minister Netanyahu, when it comes to making decisions regarding "the day after".
The dozens of hungry Palestinian citizens who were run over while trying to get a little food are proof that, contrary to Netanyahu's words, "the day after" is not after the elimination of Hamas, but is here and now.
"The incident in Gaza is exactly what we warned about. We talked about the need to find solutions for the day after, especially when it comes to law and order and the distribution of aid to the population of Gaza, but no decisions were made," said an official in the security establishment.
The world will blame Israel for the catastrophe.
Distribution of food to residents of the Gaza Strip/Reuters
Why for the record:
The Israeli government downplays the seriousness of its situation in the international arena.
As President Biden and other friends of Israel warn of the loss of support, Netanyahu waves a dubious poll to tell the Israeli public that everything is fine.
Even if it turns out that most of the dead in the incident in Gaza were not hit by the soldiers' fire, but only from being run over and pushed over, it will not change the situation much.
In view of the fact that Israel has occupied Gaza and does not present a clear plan to continue, the world places the responsibility on it for everything that happens there.
The deal's clock is ticking, and there may be pressure for further compromises.
Demonstration of the families of the abductees/official website, headquarters of the abductees
What next:
The disaster in Gaza occurred at the same time as talks in Qatar on a deal to release the abductees.
The humanitarian issue was one of the main topics that the Israeli delegation discussed with the mediators in Doha.
The international pressure on Israel to close a deal, even at the price of additional compromises, is now expected to significantly increase.
Even before the tragedy in Gaza this morning, President Biden desperately needed a cease-fire in the Gaza Strip - both because he wanted to bring about the release of the abductees, and also because he wanted to take the war in Gaza off the headlines of the American media.
Now all this is doubly true.
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