Published on, Aug. 25 -- August 25, 2025 12:52 AM

The relentless assault on Gaza has reached proportions that defy both morality and law. Entire neighbourhoods lie in ruins, hospitals have been razed, and a besieged population of over two million now faces the dual scourge of bombardment and famine. UN agencies have warned of a "man-made" catastrophe, with children starving in what can only be described as collective punishment. The deliberate targeting of civilians and the denial of humanitarian aid constitute flagrant breaches of international humanitarian law.

Cutting through the platitudes, this is a test of international conscience. The silence, or worse, the equivocation, of Western capitals has further eroded their moral authorit...