By Marta Koblańska, 8.08.2025, 11:00 Poland’s time, photo: Gaza, thanks to Hosnysalah, Pixabay
Are we witnessing a shift in NATO policy toward civilians? Israeli plans to take over Gaza and get rid of Palestinians may be an example. At the same time, Russia is washing its hands in its war against Ukraine.
The fact that Russia inflicted a humanitarian crisis in Ukraine’s Mariupol at the beginning of the ongoing war in Ukraine should not be a topic for discussion. However, the country finally opened humanitarian corridors and slightly modified its war tactics against Ukraine. That does not mean attacks on and destruction of energy infrastructure do not impose such a crisis. They do, but not immediately; nevertheless, seasonally, particularly during the winter, the results of destroyed infrastructure are acute. Of course, Russians, as CNN recently showed, are keen to show their mercy. Undertaken moves to split off Cherson after the bridge connecting both parts of the city has been blown up, and displace its citizens (they were given a week to leave) may be an example of a new occupation strategy.
Russians may say ,,look, we are in, but we save lives of people – women, so please, do not imply we are not a civilized nation”. Of course that’s better than killing and showing it in a TV – ,,see what we can do, when you do not accept our rule”. But, no matter if one likes it or not, Ukraine is losing ground as earlier reports stipulated about 100-120 losses in people in Ukraine’s troops daily.
In Gaza climate is hot, so any disturbance can cause diseases, famine, and, as a consequence, a substantial increase in hate. And that should not be ignored by any side of the conflict, no matter who started it. CNN recently suggested an immediate ceasefire in the region for 30 days on condition that Hamas would release the living hostages by that time. If it fails, Israel can automatically renew its military strikes. Some moves have been undertaken to alleviate the humanitarian crisis, such as controlled trade, airdrops, or allowing more lorries with aid to enter.
However, still, as the World Health Organization states, the majority of children’s nutrition status in Gaza is highly questionable. Images from the region are horrifying, and they are not just Hamas propaganda. Of course, there are more children in Gaza needing help, both in medical services and nutrition intake, than hostages taken by Hamas, so the time to repair the damages made to the youngest ones will last substantially longer. But it does not mean Hamas can stop delivering a minimum food and water to hostages. Moreover, the organization should care for the hostages as much as possible. Why? Paradox, but those innocent people represent the only chance that the Israeli Prime Minister abandons his plans and shows will to negotiate the second ceasefire deal for Gaza.
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