Global Alarm Over Gaza Catastrophe, as US Defends Israel at UNSC
Humanitarian crisis deepens in Gaza amid US diplomatic shield for Israeli military actions
UNSC, PUREWILAYAH.COM - World diplomats and UN officials have sounded the alarm over the escalating humanitarian catastrophe in the Gaza Strip, calling for urgent relief as the United States continues to back Israel at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
At a UNSC session held on August 6, 2025, delegates pressed Israel to lift restrictions that have pushed Gaza to the brink of famine. UN Deputy Spokesperson Farhan Haq highlighted growing malnutrition and weakened child immunity, warning that “massive food shortages continue to impact people’s chances for survival.” Although over 270,000 hot meals were delivered across Gaza last Thursday, Haq emphasised that this remains far below the level needed for more than two million residents.
Slovenia’s UN Ambassador, Samuel Zbogar, made a strong appeal: the suffering of Israeli captives must not eclipse the humanitarian crisis facing Palestinian civilians. He condemned what he described as the “deliberate starvation”—calling it both unlawful and morally unacceptable—and demanded immediate, unhindered aid delivery into Gaza.
In stark contrast, US Ambassador Dorothy Shea firmly rejected accusations of genocide, calling them “politically motivated and categorically false.” She maintained that the suffering in Gaza is due to Hamas, reaffirmed the United States’ full support for Israel’s right to defend itself, and claimed that the humanitarian crisis could be resolved if Hamas surrendered its captives—a line echoing recent comments from former US President Donald Trump.
The Security Council meeting underscored a widening global divide: while diplomats and UN officials worldwide demanded accountability for Israel’s actions, Washington continued to provide diplomatic cover for its closest ally—even amid mounting evidence of potential war crimes and large‑scale civilian suffering.
Since the war’s outbreak in October 2023, over 61,000 Palestinians—predominantly women and children—have been reported killed as the conflict continues into mid‑2025, further inflaming international concern. (PW)
Source: IRNA