BossBattleBob
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The international community's resolve to hold accountable those responsible for war crimes in Gaza is being put to the test as the world grapples with whether there is sufficient political will to do so. The United Nations has long argued that peace without justice is unsustainable, and the Israeli military's actions in the past 24 months have only reinforced this notion.
The numbers are staggering: nearly 68,000 Palestinians, including 20,000 children, have lost their lives in a wave of violence that has largely halted with last week's ceasefire. Yet, despite the scale of destruction, the prospects for accountability appear bleak.
A UN Commission of Inquiry found earlier this year that Israel had committed genocide in Gaza, and South Africa has even taken its case to the International Court of Justice (ICJ). However, the ICJ is currently hamstrung by a lack of resources, and any action it takes will require decisive support from member states.
The question is whether that support will materialize. Will Israel be held accountable for its actions, or will impunity become the new norm? The answer may depend on how fervently governments and international organizations rally behind calls for justice.
Dr Mads Gilbert, a researcher who has worked extensively in Palestinian healthcare, paints a stark picture of the human toll: "The scenes I've witnessed are ones that no human should ever have to see. The suffering, the despair, the loss – it's all just so devastating." Neve Gordon, a professor of international law at Queen Mary University of London, echoes this sentiment: "We need to recognize that these actions amount to war crimes, and we need to take concrete steps to hold Israel accountable."
Meanwhile, Sawsan Zaher, a Palestinian human rights lawyer, is calling for collective action. "This is not just about holding one country accountable; it's about creating a culture of accountability worldwide," she says. "We need to support the victims' families, we need to stand with those who have been harmed, and we need to make sure that justice is served."
Time will tell if these voices will be enough to break through the inertia and push for meaningful action. For now, it seems that the fate of those affected by Israel's actions in Gaza remains uncertain – a stark reminder of the enduring power of international indifference.
The numbers are staggering: nearly 68,000 Palestinians, including 20,000 children, have lost their lives in a wave of violence that has largely halted with last week's ceasefire. Yet, despite the scale of destruction, the prospects for accountability appear bleak.
A UN Commission of Inquiry found earlier this year that Israel had committed genocide in Gaza, and South Africa has even taken its case to the International Court of Justice (ICJ). However, the ICJ is currently hamstrung by a lack of resources, and any action it takes will require decisive support from member states.
The question is whether that support will materialize. Will Israel be held accountable for its actions, or will impunity become the new norm? The answer may depend on how fervently governments and international organizations rally behind calls for justice.
Dr Mads Gilbert, a researcher who has worked extensively in Palestinian healthcare, paints a stark picture of the human toll: "The scenes I've witnessed are ones that no human should ever have to see. The suffering, the despair, the loss – it's all just so devastating." Neve Gordon, a professor of international law at Queen Mary University of London, echoes this sentiment: "We need to recognize that these actions amount to war crimes, and we need to take concrete steps to hold Israel accountable."
Meanwhile, Sawsan Zaher, a Palestinian human rights lawyer, is calling for collective action. "This is not just about holding one country accountable; it's about creating a culture of accountability worldwide," she says. "We need to support the victims' families, we need to stand with those who have been harmed, and we need to make sure that justice is served."
Time will tell if these voices will be enough to break through the inertia and push for meaningful action. For now, it seems that the fate of those affected by Israel's actions in Gaza remains uncertain – a stark reminder of the enduring power of international indifference.
it's so sad to think that all those lives lost in Gaza still haven't got justice... you know what they say "power to the people" but here its more like "powerless to the system". we need to keep speaking out and demanding action from our leaders, every voice matters 
. its not just about holding one country accountable but also about creating a culture of empathy and understanding 
. we cant just sit back and watch history repeat itself, its time for us to be the change we want to see in the world 
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. 68k+ ppl lost their lives and ur telling me there's no political will to hold israel accountable? 
what does that even mean? did the world just forget about the gaza situation? 
it makes sense that they'd want to avoid a confrontation but come on, its not like they can just sweep this under the rug. we need to demand justice for these ppl, not just talk about it 
i'm reading the comments from those who have actually been there, witnessed the devastation firsthand... its heartbreaking 
. i'm not naive, i know the system is broken but that doesn't mean we can't try to fix it 
and meanwhile, the world is just sitting back and watching the human toll mount 
i'm low-key impressed by those who are actually calling for justice though 
gotta give props to dr gilbert and neve gordon for speaking truth to power 
Is that really a surprise given our collective apathy towards actual change? We're all just too comfortable, too caught up in our own bubbles, to care about the suffering of others. It's like, what does it take for us to wake up and demand justice?
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I don't think we should rush to judge the situation. The UN Commission of Inquiry's report on genocide is definitely a red flag, but let's not forget that Israel has a right to self-defense too 
. We can't just condemn one side without understanding the complexities of the conflict. Dr Gilbert's eyewitness accounts are haunting, but they're also not the only perspective we should consider 
. The ICJ might be hamstrung by lack of resources, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't support it in its efforts to hold Israel accountable 
. Sawsan Zaher's call for collective action is a good one, but let's not forget the importance of nuance and context too 
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this is just heartbreaking 
i dont think we can turn a blind eye to what's happening in gaza 68k ppl lost their lives its just too much 
and i agree with mads gibert & neve gordan, these actions are war crimes and we need to take concrete steps to hold israel accountable 
we can't just sit back and let impunity become the new norm 
but will govts support it? 
gotta rally behind justice 
and victims' rights 
hope these voices carry weight 
and change is made soon 
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. It's not just about holding one country accountable, it's about creating a culture of accountability worldwide 
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. Time is ticking, and the voices of Dr Mads Gilbert, Neve Gordon, and Sawsan Zaher are essential to breaking through inertia 
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20,000 kids have lost their lives in the past year and it's still not enough for anyone to do something about it? my heart goes out to all the victims and their families, they deserve justice and accountability... we need to stand with them and make some noise until something gets done 
. Let's hope we can come together to make some real change 
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Genocide is a strong word, but ICJ finding says it all. 
UN Commission of Inquiry said Israel committed genocide, now we need governments to rally behind justice. 
Impunity won't bring peace, we need collective action from the world 
The human toll is real:
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. The ICJ is hamstrung by lack of resources, and governments aren't exactly rushing to back Israel up 
. It's frustrating because I know that justice needs to be served here - all these innocent people died for no reason 
. I hope people like Dr Gilbert and Neve Gordon can make some noise and get things moving 