UN, Global South Escalate Pressure on Israel Over Gaza

UN officials and humanitarian organizations have intensified condemnation of Israeli military actions in Gaza, highlighting severe malnutrition, deaths of children at aid distribution points, and a collapsing healthcare system. Aid groups, including Doctors Without Borders, accuse Israel of weaponizing humanitarian assistance and deliberately blocking relief efforts. The UN Security Council and relief leaders have called for an immediate lifting of aid restrictions and a return to UN-led distribution, stating current deliveries are insufficient. The Hague Group, a coalition of Global South nations, has announced coordinated legal and economic actions against Israel, such as halting arms transfers and reviewing public contracts. UN envoys and national representatives are also advocating for an immediate ceasefire and the implementation of a two-state solution. Despite these efforts, analysts question the effectiveness of these measures due to limited leverage and sustained support for Israel from major powers.