Editorial
Qatar’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, described the situation as “a genocide.” Jordan’s King Abdullah II called it “a war crime committed by extremists pushing our region to the brink of all-out war.” Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan lamented that “along with the children of Gaza, the hopes for a fairer world are dying.” These urgent descriptions of the situation in Gaza underscore the immediate need for action.
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres characterized the situation in Gaza as a “non-stop nightmare” and condemned the “growing impunity” exhibited by the international community. These powerful statements, delivered during the opening speeches of the United Nations General Assembly, underscore the strong and clear global condemnation of Israel’s actions and the West’s role in enabling its impunity. The near-unanimous support for an immediate ceasefire and the overwhelming majority calling for investigations into war crimes and crimes against humanity involving the state of Israel and its leaders demonstrate the strength of the international community.
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In stark contrast, Israel’s representatives at the General Assembly maintained their usual stance, aggressively asserting that the UN, and by extension the world, is misguided, hypocritical, and wrongfully accusing Israel of crimes. Meanwhile, the United States continues to claim it is doing everything possible to resolve the issue, urging global unity while simultaneously sending billions of dollars in weapons to the Middle East, thereby fueling the conflict. These weapons include advanced military hardware and financial aid, which are often used in the ongoing conflict. U.S. forces coordinate with Israeli counterparts in operations that often target civilians, perpetuating the cycle of violence. This stark contrast—overwhelming condemnation from one side and complete denial from the other—reflects the current state of the United Nations.
Many delegates from around the world argue that the United Nations’ failure to take decisive action is largely due to the veto power held by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). If this situation continues, doubts about the UN’s effectiveness and its very purpose will only increase. The urgent need for the UN to take decisive action is clear. If such clear violations of international law cannot be addressed, one must question the value of having an international order at all.
