Israel’s decision to cut off electricity to the Gaza Strip has sparked widespread international condemnation. The move has been described as a “blatant violation” of international humanitarian law, with human rights groups claiming it is further evidence of Israel’s genocide against Palestinians in the occupied territory.
The Qatari Foreign Ministry has condemned the blockade, saying it aims to “impose starvation” on Palestinians. Amnesty International has also criticized the decision, stating that it violates international humanitarian law and is a clear example of Israel’s genocide against Palestinians.
The Palestinian Authority has been accused of committing crimes against Palestinians on behalf of Israel after its forces killed a fighter in Jenin. The incident has been described as a “heinous crime” by the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ).
The US senator Peter Welch has slammed Israel for cutting off electricity and humanitarian aid to Gaza, stating that it will only result in more suffering and death. Several progressive Democrats have spoken out against the detention of a Palestinian student who was arrested over his activism against Israel’s war on Gaza.
Negotiators have headed to Doha for talks to save the fragile ceasefire deal in Gaza. Yemen’s Houthis have pledged to resume Red Sea attacks if the blockade on Gaza is not lifted.
The UN’s Genocide Convention defines genocide as “acts committed with intent to destroy, in whole or in part, a national, ethnical, racial or religious group”. The Israeli military has claimed it targeted Palestinians trying to collect a drone from Gaza, but details about the incident remain unclear.
The international community is urging Israel to lift its blockade on Gaza and provide humanitarian aid to the territory.
Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2025/3/10/live-israel-to-join-doha-talks-after-cutting-off-electricity-to-gaza