International Coalition Demands End to Israel's War in Gaza Amid Civilian Casualties

A diverse group of 28 countries, including prominent nations such as Japan, Britain, France, and Canada, expressed their concerns on July 22 regarding the escalating situation in Gaza. They called for an immediate halt to the military actions undertaken by Israel, highlighting the so-called "inhumane killing" of Palestinian civilians. Reports indicate that more than 800 individuals have lost their lives while attempting to access aid, particularly near food distribution points.

The nations criticized the inadequate support reaching Palestinians, calling it a "drip feeding of aid" and pointed out the alarming statistics surrounding civilian casualties near locations managed by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, which was established to oversee aid distribution in the area. The foreign ministers from these nations described Israel's method of delivering aid as dangerous and destabilizing, profoundly affecting the dignity of those living in Gaza.

This collective appeal for an end to hostilities and a better delivery of humanitarian aid has come from numerous countries, many of which have historically been allied with Israel and the United States. Among them are several members of the Five Eyes intelligence-sharing alliance, which indicates a growing international concern for humanitarian issues in the region.

In response, the Israeli foreign ministry criticized the collective statement as being out of touch with reality, arguing that it sends a misleading signal to Hamas. Israeli officials have attributed the suffering of Gazans to Hamas's actions, reinforcing their stance that the responsibility for the situation lies with the militant group rather than with Israel's military tactics. Additionally, US ambassador Mike Huckabee labeled the international call for an end to hostilities as "disgusting," asserting that Hamas consistently rejects peace proposals, thereby absolving Israel of blame in the ongoing conflict.