Did Israel use starvation as a war weapon? | Israel-Palestinian conflict
The Israeli government refuses to allow food, medicines and fuel into the gaza belt.
On Sunday, Israel once again cut off the much -needed food, medicines and fuel supplies to Gaza.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Government was clear: the move was intended to pressure Hamas to accept a new set of tribute conditions, contrary to the agreement that reached two sides last month.
But despite the obvious attempt of Israel to use starvation as an influence, the global response was largely muffled.
While the Arab countries have condemned the blockade, the US and Europe do not seem willing to keep Israel in the provisions of the original agreement.
So, can Israel be kept on the account? And if yes, how?
Leader: Zeidan
Guests
ACI ELDAR – Political analyst and contributes to Haaretz
Tahani Mustafa – Senior Palestine analyst in an international crisis group
Adil Haque – Professor of Law and Judge Jon O Newman Scholar at Rutgers Law School