Israeli Attacks Cause Gaza Humanitarian Crisis Amid Domestic Criticism

Prominent voices are increasingly condemning Israel's actions in Gaza as war crimes and humanitarian violations. Türkiye's Head of Communications Fahrettin Altun labeled Israel a "machine of evil" committing genocide and called for urgent ceasefire and recognition of a Palestinian state. UN special rapporteur Francesca Albanese accused Israel of using humanitarian aid as a facade to maintain control over Gaza while denying necessary assistance to its population. Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert harshly criticized the current Israeli government for waging an aimless war causing massive civilian casualties and turning Gaza into a humanitarian disaster. Israeli opposition leader Yair Golan initially condemned the killing of civilians in Gaza but later retracted, highlighting internal political pressures amid public debates on Israel's military conduct. These diverse perspectives underscore growing international and domestic scrutiny of Israel's military operations and the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza.