G-seven also wants a 'humanitarian break', who will listen to the cries of the helpless?

In the face of Israeli aggression, most countries in the world are talking about a ceasefire in Gaza, but Israel and the United States have a different tone. They want a 'humanitarian break'. This time, the G-7 alliance of the world's largest economic countries has tuned in to that tune. The question is, if the so-called global movement that preaches human rights stands against the cessation of hostilities, then where will the helpless Palestinian civilians go?

The foreign ministers of the G-7 countries held a meeting in Tokyo, Japan on Wednesday (November 8) on the Gaza issue of Palestine. Many thought that the meeting would lead to a temporary cease-fire in Gaza. But the opposite happened.

After the meeting, the G-7 countries, including the United Kingdom and the United States, issued a statement. In it, they expressed their support for a humanitarian pause and a corridor in Gaza.

Not only that, the statement of the G-7 foreign ministers also recognized Israel's right to self-defense 'according to international law'.

The statement said,

We emphasize the need for urgent action to address the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. We support humanitarian pauses and corridors to facilitate urgently needed aid (in Gaza), the safety of civilians and the release of hostages.

However, this statement did not call for a ceasefire.

Note that humanitarian pauses are short-lived compared to formal cease-fires. In many cases that period is only a few hours. Again, humanitarian pauses do not apply to all war zones. Rather, it is effective only for a specific place at a specific time.

With that in mind, many analysts say that Israel, the United States and its Western allies are calling for this humanitarian break only to free foreign prisoners or for their own other interests. They are busy appeasing Israel in the name of 'right to self-defense', not about protecting the helpless Palestinians in Gaza.

What is the US saying?

US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken speaks at a press conference in Tokyo after the G-7 statement.

he said,

The United States and Israel agree that there is no going back to the status quo of Hamas' barbaric attacks. But we all want the conflict to end as quickly as possible and reduce civilian suffering.

Blinken also said,

Those calling for an immediate ceasefire need to understand how this could lead to unacceptable consequences. Because Hamas has taken more than 200 people hostage. Besides, if the ceasefire is given, they can again launch a big attack like October 7.

The US Secretary of State believes that the only way to ensure that such a crisis never happens again is to establish 'sustainable peace and security'.

Disagreement?

Israel has intensified ground and air attacks on the Gaza Strip. Hundreds of Palestinians are losing their lives every day in their attacks. Hospitals and shelters are not spared from the attack. In the meantime, it is heard that after the war with Hamas, Israel will take over the 'responsibility of controlling' security in the Gaza Strip. However, the United States does not agree with such a decision of Israel.

US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken told a press conference in Tokyo that it would be 'not right' for Israel to take control of the Gaza Strip after the war with Hamas ends.

he said

The United States believes that the reconstruction of Gaza must include a sustainable process. There should be no forced displacement of Palestinians from Gaza. Not yet, not after the war.

The US Secretary of State also said, 'It is not right to use Gaza as a platform for terrorism or other violent attacks. At the same time, it is not right for the Israeli forces to take control of Gaza after the end of the conflict.

Earlier, in an interview given to ABC News last Monday (November 6), Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said,

I think Israel will take over the security of Gaza indefinitely. Because we have seen what happens when we are not in charge of security there.

After that, the United States warned about this. After Netanyahu's comments, the White House said on Tuesday (November 7) that Israel should not take control of Gaza. The United States does not believe that it should assume overall security responsibility for Gaza indefinitely after the end of the war.