The Take While the world watched Iran and Israel, what happened in Gaza?
Jun 26, 2025
Diana Buttu, a human rights lawyer and analyst, bravely delves into the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza amidst the global spotlight on Israel and Iran. She sheds light on the devastating death toll as Palestinians struggle to secure basic aid. Buttu contrasts the safety measures available to Israelis with the peril faced by Palestinians during conflicts. She also discusses alarming public sentiments in Israel that support expulsion of Palestinians, exposing the unsettling normalization of violence and dehumanization within society.
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Israel's Diversion Strategy Explained
- Israel's bombing of Iran was partially a political strategy to divert attention from Gaza.
- This allowed Netanyahu to maintain his coalition despite international condemnation for Gaza violence.
Gaza Friend's Urgent Check-in
- A friend in Gaza repeatedly displaced and losing family called Diana after a missile hit near her Haifa home.
- He asked if she was okay despite his dire conditions, highlighting Gaza's ongoing suffering.
Aid Used as Ethnic Cleansing Tool
- Aid distribution in Gaza is deliberately limited to few sites near areas Israel wants to ethnically cleanse.
- Palestinians must risk their lives traveling far for aid or starve in place, a cruel tactic effectively used as part of ethnic cleansing.