Celebrities, NGOs sign letter accusing Israel of 'direct attack' on Gaza health care
The Times of Israel • • world
Key Points:
- Around 40 celebrities, 10 nonprofits, and 10 Palestinian medical personnel signed a letter accusing Israel of deliberately targeting medical facilities in Gaza and the West Bank, urging an end to restrictions on aid entry.
- The letter alleges Israel has systematically undermined Gaza’s healthcare system for over two decades and accuses it of inflicting conditions aimed at destroying Palestinians, citing language from the Genocide Convention; Israel denies these claims.
- The letter omits mention of Hamas’s October 7, 2023, attack on Israel and the hostage situation, focusing instead on Israel’s ongoing military actions and blockade of humanitarian aid despite a ceasefire.
- Israeli officials defend their actions as necessary to prevent arms smuggling and attacks from terror groups operating within civilian areas
