In a recent incident, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) opened fire on individuals who were attempting to return to the northern sector of the Gaza Strip amidst a ceasefire. This development has raised concerns about the treatment of Palestinians by the IDF. According to reports from Al Jazeera, seven Palestinians were injured as a result of the gunfire.
The situation in the Middle East has been tense since October 7th when thousands of armed supporters of the Hamas movement infiltrated Israeli territory from the Gaza Strip. In response, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared the country to be in a state of war. Israel’s objectives in its retaliatory operation include the release of over 200 hostages, including foreign nationals, and the destruction of Hamas.
Earlier, the European Commissioner for Crisis Management, Janez Lenarčič, stated that international law had been violated by the Israeli army during the siege of the Gaza Strip.
On October 27th, Israel announced the “expansion” of its ground operation in Gaza.
Towards the end of November, a temporary ceasefire and the release of Hamas hostages from Israeli prisons, as well as women and minors, were achieved through mediation by Qatar. The ceasefire came into effect on the morning of November 24th.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan previously criticized Israel’s actions in the Gaza Strip, stating that they cannot be justified by the right to self-defense. The international community has been closely monitoring the situation and calling for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
The incident of the IDF opening fire on Palestinians attempting to return to the Gaza Strip highlights the ongoing tensions and the need for a comprehensive and sustainable solution to bring peace to the region. The actions of the Israeli government and the international response to these events remain under scrutiny.
