Genocide European governments are suppressing pro-Palestine demonstrations in the wake of the impending Rafah massacre – El Salto

The world is holding its breath due to the fear of further increase in the destruction campaign being carried out by Israel in Gaza. the army advances In a ground operation, the IDF and the occupation of the Palestinian crossing in Rafah on Monday threaten to lead to an even more devastating situation for the Palestinian population.

According to UNRWA Commissioner General Philippe Lazzarini, an average of 200 people leave Rafah every hour towards Khan Younis and the center of the Gaza Strip, and the al-Mawasi area – where the greatest destruction has occurred – “has a population of more than 400,000 people,” Explained this UN official, who also condemned the closure of border crossings: “They are a lifeline. Through them we bring vital supplies and fuel for humanitarian use,” Lazzarini recalled.

Yesterday, on May 7, the NGOs Medicos del Mundo, Care International, Humanity and Inclusion, Oxfam, the Norwegian Refugee Council, Plan International and Save the Children published a report with updated data in which they reported that no humanitarian aid has reached Gaza. Did not reach. No aid entered Gaza via the Rafah crossing on 5 May and the Rafah or Kerem Shalom/Karem Abu Salem crossings on 6 May.

The same report states that “No viable evacuation plan is possible that could truly guarantee the safety of civilians, especially under the current conditions of overcrowding, multiple displacements, the spread of communicable diseases and famine that already exist in Rafah.” Affecting thousands of people.” Governor.

As reported, the refusal of Benjamin Netanyahu’s government to listen to requests for a ceasefire – a cessation to which Hamas’s commitment was achieved this weekend – has led Joseph Biden’s administration to destroy two of the precision bombs manufactured by Boeing. Delivery of shipment has been stopped. By the Politico portal and the White House has not denied. The material seized would include 1,800 2,000-pound bombs (over 900 kg) and 1,700 500-pound (227 kg) bombs.

Experts highlight the enormous destructive potential of the BLU-109, a 2,000-pound bomb capable of destroying buildings. The comparison highlights that US forces bombed Mosul (Iraq) and Raqqa (Syria).

This is the first time that a Democratic government has taken a decision against arms trade with Israel, although limited in scope. In the United States, Common Dreams reports, “A report by the Biden administration on whether Israel violated international and US humanitarian law during the war in Gaza is expected to be made public and indefinitely has been delayed.”

The report was supposed to be published today, Wednesday, but has been postponed indefinitely. It must establish whether Israel is violating National Security Memorandum (NSM)-20, which is part of US law, by ensuring that its use of weapons does not violate human rights. In any case, the delay and possible release of that report will not affect the transfer of $14.1 billion of “aid” to Israel approved by the US Congress in April.

EU does not take action

Israel’s other major supporter internationally, the European Union, continues without taking decisive steps that could prevent the Netanyahu government from continuing the genocide with a ground crackdown on Rafah. This morning, the EU Foreign Commissioner blamed Ursula von der Leyen for ignoring Spain and Ireland’s request to review the trade agreement with Israel due to human rights violations in the Gaza Strip. In its Article Two, this preferential agreement establishes that “relations between the Parties, as well as all the provisions of the Agreement, shall be based on respect for human rights and democratic principles, which guide their internal and international policy.”

In fact, just yesterday the European Commission held its 15th seminar on fighting “racism, xenophobia and anti-Semitism”, at which Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz was present, and which discussed topics such as cyber surveillance and counter-terrorism .

Meanwhile, repression against students and activists of Palestinian solidarity movements continues in Europe. On Monday, police arrested 70 people who set up at the Sorbonne University to protest against French complicity in the massacre. In Berlin, the student camp lasted barely five hours before being evicted. 125 arrests have also been made in Amsterdam.