Gaza war escalated: Germany faces difficult decisions!

Gaza war escalated: Germany faces difficult decisions!

Gaza, Palästina - The conflict in the Middle East continues to reach a tragic climax. On the Pentecost weekend, the Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip continued unabated. According to the report from MAZ The corpses of at least 22 Palestinians were reported, while in northern Gazas, including a mother with her five children, were to be complained about. These attacks are part of the Israeli reaction to Hamas "barbaric attacks", as the Israeli military, which also refers to compliance with international law.

parallel to the conflicts in the Gaza Strip Tagesschau that Israel also takes military measures in Syria to destroy institutions of the Assad government. The region is experiencing a considerably tightened humanitarian crisis, with an estimated over 25,000 civilians killed in the Gaza Strip and more than 62,000 were injured. However, these numbers cannot be checked independently.

hostage frames and international reactions

The debate about arms exports to Israel is increasing in Germany. Over 485 million euros in arms exports have been approved since October 7, 2023. Despite increasing criticism, also within the SPD, a petition of 60 artists who calls for the turn in German armaments policy is now supported by over 178,000 citizens. According to a Forsa survey, the majority of Germans (75%) reject arms deliveries to Israel.

historical and social aspects

The recent acts of violence in the conflict have historical roots that go back to the foundation of Israel in 1948, which has serious and often traumatic effects on both sides. Hamas' Coating attacks on October 7, 2023 were perceived by many Israeli as a pogrom, which stems to the collective trauma of the persecution of Jews during the Holocaust. The conflict is also shaped on the Palestinian side by memory of the "Nakba", describing the flight and displacement of many Palestinians in 1948.

The current conflict has led to a deeper split and uncertainty. Israel can only achieve its military goals to a limited extent, while it remains difficult at the front of dealing with the continued threat from militant groups that are supported by countries like Iran and Syria. Critics criticize the current decision of the Israeli government of approving 22 settlements in the West Bank, which further complicates peace in the region.

The Middle East conflict and the associated challenges are not only a regional, but also an international matter, mobilizes the diplomats from different countries to promote de -escalation and humanitarian aid in the Gaza Strip. The next phase in the conflict remains uncertain, and the pain on both sides continues to be reinforced by the inability to solve the deeply rooted problems.