“We
condemn the drip feeding of aid and the inhumane killing of civilians,
including children, seeking to meet their most basic needs of water and food… Israel
must comply with its obligations under international humanitarian law…
Proposals to remove the Palestinian population into a “humanitarian city” are
completely unacceptable. Permanent forced displacement is a violation of
international humanitarian law.”
THE communique also condemns the building of further Israeli settlements
in the West Bank, something the group says is illegal and must stop. They add
that they are prepared to initiate “further action” if their demands are not
met. Canada, to its credit, is among the signatories. Missing are Russia,
China, Brazil, India and the BRICS nations and
the United States, whose signatures could add real weight to the communique’s
demands. But it is the United States, alone among the world’s nations, that
could stop Israel from committing genocide and war crimes in the Gaza Strip
(and West Bank and East Jerusalem) by withholding armaments, intelligence, and
political support. It could stop Israel dead in its tracks and at the very
least force an immediate ceasefire and open the gates to allow humanitarian aid
to flow in. Will that happen? Will President Trump do the right thing, the
moral thing, and shut down this horror show? I doubt it. He seems captured by
either the Epstein ‘thing’ or deference to his
rich, Zionist donors. Or both.
“With no safe
place to go, many people have sought refuge in overcrowded displacement sites,
makeshift shelters, damaged buildings, streets and open areas. People have been
confined to ever-shrinking spaces; as of 20 July, around 88 per cent of the
Gaza Strip is within Israeli-militarized zones or placed under displacement
orders (they largely overlap) since 18 March 2025. The most recent displacement
order on 20 July has had especially concerning consequences given that it
affects an area of Deir al Balah that has served as a hub for humanitarian
operations, including offices, guesthouses, medical facilities, warehouses and
other critical infrastructure.” (OCHA).
👉Even humanitarian workers and medical staff are suffering from the lack
of food: “[A]id workers are now joining the same
food lines, risking being shot just to feed their families. With supplies now
totally depleted, humanitarian organizations are witnessing their own
colleagues and partners waste away before their eyes.” (Norwegian
Refugee Council)
👉It should be noted that there are charities and NGOs operating in Gaza (though none to the scale of UNRWA which was the backbone of humanitarian aid relief there). On average only 28 truckloads enter Gaza each day to resupply these aid providers. [Prior to October 7/23 there were, on average, five-hundred aid trucks entering daily. Ed.] On July 23, over one hundred aid organizations issued a warning about the humanitarian disaster occurring in Gaza and called for an immediate ceasefire, and "unimpeded access" to the Palestinian territory. Indeed, there are growing international voices critical of Israel, demanding it cease and desist its criminal activity.
👉End the seige and open the damn gates!
For example, RECENTLY, there have been condemnations of Israel’s
actions from Australia's PM Anthony Albanese who called what is happening in Gaza: “beyond
the world’s worst fears.” In Canada, the RCMP are preparing dossiers on Canadian-Israeli soldiers (aka mercenaries citizens from Canada who fight for Israel) to determine whether they
are complicit in war crimes. This fall, during the United Nation’s plenary
session, France will formally recognize Palestine as a “nation state” and hopes
other nations will follow its lead. In Ireland, there is a bill before the Oireachtas (Irish parliament) banning imports from West Bank settlements deemed
illegal under international law. The ICC (International Criminal Court) and the
ICJ (International Court of Justice) are currently deliberating charges against the state
of Israel, and against Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and his former Defence
Minister for war crimes and crimes against humanity. More politicians are
speaking out against Israel’s conduct. Earlier this month, even Germany—so
timid when it comes to criticizing Israel—has stated its disapproval
of Israel’s actions in Gaza. In Brussels last week, two vacationing IDF soldiers were detained and questioned around their possible complicity in war crimes. They may be officially charged by Belgium authorities.
👉Pictures and reports of starving children, and
civilians willfully killed by the IDF are turning populations—particularly the
younger generations—against their overly cautious governments who do little to
stop the atrocities screened daily on social media feeds. In the end, talk is
cheap, and significant action to compel Israel to respect international
humanitarian law is woefully inadequate.
Global Affairs Canada also attempts to put a 'fig leaf’ on
Canadian exports to Israel by saying other defence related shipments are for “non-lethal” purposes. Which is a joke, as journalist Catlin Johnstone suggests it's like saying: “I didn’t give the mass
shooter guns and ammunition, I just
bought him a bullet proof vest so nobody could stop the massacre.” Point
being that any support, financial* or otherwise, to the racist,
genocidal, apartheid state of Israel ultimately supports its war crimes in Gaza
and the Middle East. Period.
FUN FACT: During the first week following the October 7 attacks, Israel fired over ten-thousand artillery shells into the Gaza Strip, no doubt using Canadian shell propellant sold to the USA. Technically, what kills Palestinians and blows up their homes is not the propellant used to expel the artillery round from the cannon but the high explosives in the munition's nozzle. So, no blood on our hands. Right?😩
YES, there are more main-stream publications and media outlets that are
critical of Israel’s conduct in Gaza. Yes, more governments are speaking up,
demanding Israel open the gates for humanitarian aid and for UNRWA (United Nations
Refugee and Works Agency) to be let back in, so that it can efficiently and comprehensively distribute
aid to Gaza’s 2.1 million citizens, many of whom are literally starving to
death.
“Aid drops are a grotesque distraction
from the reality of what's needed on the ground in Gaza right now. They can
never deliver the volume, the consistency or the quality of aid and services
that's needed.”
LAST WEEK, peace talks between Israel and Hamas in Doha have broken off
with the two sides still far apart. Meanwhile, the destruction of Gaza’s infrastructure and residences
continues apace. The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation’s aid distribution system continues
to be a joke. A very bad one. We may yet see a full-scale famine in Gaza
and death rates soar. And not to put too fine a point on it, America's President Trump
could stop all this with a phone call.
Stay on the line, people!
CHEERS, JAKE. ____________________________________
* Don’t forget: Canada also buys military
hardware from Israel: battle tested missiles, drones, warning systems, spyware and software.[And where do you think they had their trial runs?] Canadian purchases add millions
each year into Tel Aviv’s coffers. Which ultimately supports Israel’s war
efforts. That’s why the BDS (Boycott, Divestment, Sanction) scheme is so
important and should be adopted by the global community to rein in Israel.
👉"No Truck nor Trade!” with the Zionist entity.👈
Israel should be drummed out of
the United Nations and shunned by the world that will no longer tolerate its criminal and immoral
behaviour.
Talk-talk. Now its time to Walk-walk.
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