Israel Summons Polish Envoy Over Gaza Starvation Allegations Amid Holocaust Row

Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk sparked a diplomatic dispute with Israel after accusing Israeli politicians of causing starvation in Gaza and invoking the memory of World War II in his criticism. Israel's Foreign Ministry condemned Tusk's remarks as unacceptable, rejecting the accusation that it uses hunger as a weapon and stressing that it operates under international humanitarian law while fighting Hamas, which it labels a terrorist group. The Israeli government summoned Polish Ambassador Maciej Hunia for an official reprimand, demanding Poland refrain from language that distorts history and dishonors Holocaust victims. Israel emphasized its efforts to provide humanitarian aid to Gaza, including aid convoys, humanitarian pauses, and infrastructure repairs coordinated with the European Union. The reference to the Holocaust and World War II added particular sensitivity to the dispute, given Poland's complex historical role and recent legal measures addressing Holocaust-related accusations. This incident follows a broader international context where some European countries have accused Israel of atrocities in Gaza, allegations Israel denies vehemently.