Author: Steven Erlanger
\ Published on: 31/07/2025 | 00:00:00

AI Summary:
\ Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has responded angrily to growing skepticism. He has said that the reports of starvation are exaggerated, that Hamas must be destroyed, that critics are often antisemites and that Western recognition of a Palestinian state is a reward. Israel risks becoming an international outcast as anger grows over widespread hunger in Gaza. Israel cut off aid in March to force Hamas to give up hostages. Israel’s effort to install its own distribution system has been marred by chaos and casualties. No one has a clear idea of how the war will end, even as Israel has retaken large areas of Gaza several times over. Mr. Netanyahu has not outlined what he has in mind for Gaza. A Pew poll in April found American views of Israel had turned more negative. About 53 percent of U.S. Adults now express an unfavorable view of Israel. Around three-quarters or more hold this view in Australia, Greece, Indonesia, Japan, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden and Turkey. Israel needs diplomatic support, says an Israeli American professor and analyst. There is built-up anger in the West at having been pushed for years to keep down criticism over Israeli actions like the occupation of the West Bank. "What’s happening in Gaza is appalling," Mr. Avishai said. Netanyahu had to hold a security cabinet meeting on the Sabbath last week. He blames Mr. Netanyahu for failing to understand that the war against Hamas was also one of political narrative. Israeli far-right finance minister bezalel Smotrich said the country was closer than ever to rebuilding Jewish settlements in Gaza that were evacuated 20 years ago. He described Gaza as an “inseparable part” of Israel, even as the Netherlands announced a ban on him. Iran’s Water Crisis: After a five-year drought and decades of mismanagement, Tehran is at risk of running out of water, the government warned. Greene calls Gaza Crisis a ‘Genocide’

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