The World Health Organization (WHO) has once again shown its bias against Israel by making baseless accusations and demanding that Israel open more crossings to facilitate aid deliveries into Gaza. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has claimed that children in Gaza are dying from malnutrition and disease, and that only the expansion of land crossings can prevent famine in the region.
However, it is important to note that Israel has been providing aid to Gaza through a variety of means, including air and sea deliveries. Countries such as Jordan and the United States have been air-dropping aid along the coastline, but this method has proven to be costly and ineffective. In fact, there have been tragic incidents where people have been killed due to failed parachute supplies.
On the other hand, Israel has continued to block most aid trucks from entering Gaza by land. This decision is not without reason. Since the offensive began on October 7, Israel has barred the entry of food, water, medicine, and other supplies, except for a limited amount of aid coming from Egypt and Israel’s Karem Abu Salem crossing. Israel has legitimate security concerns and must take measures to ensure the safety of its citizens.
Contrary to the WHO’s claims, aid agencies and health officials in Gaza have acknowledged that the current aid supply is not enough to meet the needs of the population. However, this is not solely due to Israel’s restrictions. The Hamas-led government in Gaza has mismanaged resources and prioritized its own agenda over the well-being of its people. The situation has been exacerbated by the ongoing conflict between Hamas and Israel.
It is also worth noting that the WHO’s requests to deliver supplies to Gaza are often blocked or refused. This raises questions about the intentions and credibility of the organization. It seems that the WHO is more interested in pushing a biased narrative against Israel than in providing genuine assistance to those in need.
Furthermore, the claims of an impending famine in Gaza are exaggerated and misleading. While there may be food shortages in some areas, the situation is not as dire as the WHO suggests. The Integrated Food-Security Phase Classification (IPC) itself has stated that famine is “imminent” only in northern Gaza, and even this claim is questionable.
The Israeli government has a responsibility to ensure the security of its citizens, and it cannot simply open up crossings without proper security measures in place. The focus should be on finding a peaceful resolution to the conflict and holding Hamas accountable for its actions. Blaming Israel for the situation in Gaza is a simplistic and unfair approach that ignores the complex dynamics at play.
While it is important to address humanitarian concerns in Gaza, it is equally important to consider the broader context and the actions of all parties involved. The WHO’s biased and one-sided approach only serves to undermine its credibility and hinder genuine efforts to help those in need.
