Global Outrage Over Resumption of Israeli Genocide in Gaza

After a fragile ceasefire that lasted roughly two months, “Israel” has resumed its aggression on Gaza with intense airstrikes, resulting in an initial toll of 326 martyrs, the enclave’s Health Ministry said on Tuesday, declaring a state of emergency.  

Simultaneously,  the global community responded urgently, demanding an immediate cessation of the aggression. 

China has urged measures to prevent a “humanitarian disaster” in Gaza after “Israel” launched its heaviest airstrikes on the strip.

“China is highly concerned about the current situation between Israel and Palestine,” said Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning, calling for actions to “avoid any escalation” and prevent a larger humanitarian crisis.

Russia

Moscow, on its part, expressed concern over the escalation of the situation in the Gaza Strip amid incoming reports of mass civilian casualties, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday.

“Of course, an escalation, another escalation of the situation, an exit into a spiral again, into a spiral of escalating tensions. This is what causes our concern, especially, of course, the incoming information about large casualties among the civilian population,” Peskov told reporters.

Moscow is monitoring the situation in Gaza after Israeli strikes and expects it to return to a peaceful course, the official added.

Australia

In a similar vein, Australia also voiced concerns, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stressing the importance of maintaining the ceasefire after “Israel’s” renewed airstrikes.

“There’s already been enormous suffering there, which is why we’re calling upon all parties to respect the ceasefire and hostage deal that was put in place,” he stated. “Australia will continue to stand up for peace and security in the region.”

Turkiye

Turkiye also denounced “Israel’s” renewed aggression on Gaza, calling it “a new phase” in its “genocide policy”.

It accused the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of defying humanity through its breach of international law.

“The massacre of hundreds of Palestinians in Israel’s attacks on Gaza… demonstrates that the Netanyahu government’s genocide policy has entered a new phase,” the foreign ministry said in a statement.

Turkey, which has often slammed “Israel” over its genocide in Gaza, urged the international community to “take a decisive stance” against Netanyahu’s government.

“At a time when efforts to achieve global peace and stability are intensifying, the aggression displayed by the Israeli government threatens the future of the region,” the ministry said.

“It is unacceptable that Israel is causing a new spiral of violence,” it added, saying Israel “defies humanity.. in the gravest way.”

Egypt

The Egyptian foreign ministry condemned “Israel’s” deadly overnight airstrikes on the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, calling them a “flagrant violation” of the ceasefire that took effect on January 19.

The strikes constitute a “dangerous escalation which threatens to have brought serious consequences for the stability of the region,” said the statement from Egypt, which brokered the Gaza ceasefire alongside Qatar and the United States.

UN

UN chief

UN chief Antonio Guterres is “shocked” by “Israel’s” renewed airstrikes on the Gaza Strip and urged that a ceasefire be respected, a United Nations spokesman said Tuesday.

“The secretary-general is shocked by the Israeli airstrikes in Gaza… he strongly appeals for the ceasefire to be respected, for unimpeded humanitarian assistance to be re-established, and for the remaining hostages to be released unconditionally,” UN spokesman Rolando Gomez told a media briefing.

UN rights chief

The United Nations rights chief voiced horror at the most intense Israeli airstrikes in Gaza since a fragile ceasefire took effect in January, killing hundreds.

“I am horrified by last night’s Israeli airstrikes and shelling in Gaza, which killed hundreds, according to the Ministry of Health in the strip,” Volker Turk said in a statement, adding, “This will add tragedy onto tragedy.”

Humanitarian Coordinator for the Occupied Palestinian Territory

On his part, Muhannad Hadi, the Humanitarian Coordinator for the Occupied Palestinian Territory, emphasized the urgency of reinstating the ceasefire.

“This is unconscionable. A ceasefire must be reinstated immediately,” he asserted.

Hadi highlighted the suffering endured by people in Gaza, stressing that “an end to hostilities, sustained humanitarian assistance, release of the hostages, and the restoration of basic services and people’s livelihoods, are the only way forward.”

‘Israel’ resumes war on Gaza

According to our reporters, “Israel” has launched a new wave of airstrikes targeting various cities in Gaza, including a particularly intense strike on eastern Gaza.

Israeli warplanes have bombed homes in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, and northeast of the Nuseirat refugee camp. Meanwhile, Israeli artillery has shelled the town of al-Fukhari, east of Khan Younis in the south.

Our correspondent further noted that Gaza’s streets remain deserted as residents are gripped with fear, with Israeli warplanes filling the sky.

Palestinian media reported that Major General Mahmoud Abu Watfa, Deputy Minister of Interior in Gaza, was killed in an Israeli strike on Gaza City.

The Media Office said the Israeli occupation is violating the ceasefire agreement and continuing its genocide against civilians, in blatant disregard for all international and humanitarian conventions.

The Israeli occupation military also issued evacuation orders for a number of neighborhoods in Gaza.