"Muslim Genocide in Gaza: What is the world's responsibility from a human rights perspective against Israeli attacks?"
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"Muslim Genocide in Gaza: What is the world's responsibility from a human rights perspective against Israeli attacks?" The Gaza Strip is currently suffering from a terrible humanitarian crisis. Thousands of innocent Muslim women, children, and men are losing their lives due to the continuous airstrikes, ground invasion, and blockade by the Israeli army. Hospitals, schools, and even mosques are not safe. According to the UN, an average of more than a hundred people are being killed every day. The water, electricity, and food shortages have become severe. This crisis is not only for the Palestinians - it is a major crime against humanity. Although the UN and international organizations have expressed concern about the issue, there is a lack of effective action. This situation is not just a political problem; it is a gross violation of human rights.
Are Israeli attacks violating international human rights?
According to international human rights law, targeting civilians is completely prohibited. Innocent people, children, and women are being severely affected by the operations being carried out by the Israeli forces in Gaza. This clearly channels that international human rights law, such as the Geneva Convention, is being violated. According to Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch, these actions of Israel amount to war crimes. Although the issue has been raised repeatedly in international courts, political influence and veto power are thwarting action on behalf of humanity. In this situation, all human rights organizations, including the United Nations, should adopt strict policies.
Child abuse: A gross violation of human rights:
Children are being killed, injured, or orphaned every day in Gaza. According to the World Health Organization, more than a thousand children were killed in Gaza in 2023 alone. Many of these children are attacked while going to school, sleeping, or praying in mosques. Children are among the most protected groups in terms of human rights protection. Such attacks by Israel are a direct violation of the “Right to Life”, “Right to Safety,” and “Right to Education” of the Human Rights Charter. This kind of brutality is not only taking away the future of children but also questioning the existence of a nation.
How effective is the role of international human rights organizations?
Internationally, the role of human rights organizations should have been strong and influential. Many organizations, including Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch, have published reports on the situation in Gaza, but practical, effective action is still missing. Many times, the organizations simply shirk their responsibilities by 'condemning'. Behind this lies the complexity of international politics and economic interests. If the organizations truly want to be protectors of human rights, then it is necessary to initiate public resistance, fair investigations, and war crimes trials.
The role and limitations of the United Nations:
Although the United Nations is known as the guardian of world peace, its role in Gaza is often questionable. The political interests of countries with veto power in the Security Council hinder the effectiveness of the United Nations. No binding resolution to stop the Israeli attack on Gaza has been implemented. Instead, resolutions have been repeatedly vetoed before they are passed. The United Nations should allow humanitarian agencies to work more independently and create international pressure to hold Israel accountable for human rights violations.
Has the Muslim world responded appropriately?
The Muslim world's reaction to the Gaza issue is not unanimous. Some countries have directly condemned it, some have given tacit support, and some have remained completely silent. The OIC has only issued a statement but has not taken any effective action. This isolation of the Muslim Ummah is making Israel more emboldened. If Muslim states had united and put pressure politically and economically, perhaps the situation could have been different. The Muslim world should overcome its hesitations and stand by the people of Gaza.
What the common man can do: Awareness and protest:
The role of ordinary people is important here. Protests, awareness-raising, and online activism around the world are now more effective than ever. It is necessary to spread accurate information on social media, counter misinformation, and inform everyone about human rights violations in Gaza. In addition, those who can, can provide financial support through humanitarian organizations. It is also possible to create pressure at the local level through campaigns, boycott movements, and human chains. Public opinion can force governments and international organizations.
Role and influence of media:
The mainstream media often reports on the events in Gaza in a biased manner. Israel is portrayed as 'defensive' and Palestine as 'aggressive'. This creates a misleading perception worldwide. The responsibility of independent and impartial media is to present the truth, so that the real picture of human rights violations comes before the world. Alternative media platforms such as Al Jazeera, TRT World have largely highlighted the reality of Gaza. If the media fulfills their moral responsibility, public opinion will be stronger.
International courts and war crimes trials:
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has opened an investigation into alleged war crimes against Israel, but no trial has yet taken place. Trials of such crimes are essential to establishing the rule of law. It is the moral responsibility of the international community to bring the accused to justice and ensure justice for the victims. Trials of war crimes not only ensure the punishment of the perpetrators, but also play a role in preventing such crimes in the future. All countries and organizations in the world should support this trial process.
To-do: Steps to build a just and humane world:
To stop the genocide against Muslims in Gaza, not just protests, but effective action is needed. The United Nations, international courts, and human rights organizations should take strong action against Israel. The Muslim world needs to unite and apply diplomatic and economic pressure. The general public needs to be aware, the media needs to be impartial, and leaders need to take their responsibility. If humanity is to survive, we need to start working today to stop the crying of the children of Gaza.
Gaza today is a bloody picture—where children cry, mothers wail, and the humiliation of humanity lies hidden in the rubble. The people, organizations, and leaders of the world need to stand together now—or history will not forgive us.
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