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High death toll in Gaza from indirect conflict casualties highlights broader impact of conflicts.
Israeli military's use of the Hannibal directive reveals intentional actions resulting in civilian casualties and potential war crimes.
Deep dives
Reporting by The Lancet on Deaths in Gaza
The Lancet, a respected medical journal, reported a high death toll in Gaza, estimating deaths at around 186,000, comprising 8% of the total population. This study highlights the indirect casualties of conflict, such as deaths from lack of medical aid or access to food, resulting in a much higher toll than those directly killed in conflicts. The report extrapolates these figures from Gaza Health Ministry data, suggesting a more comprehensive impact beyond immediate conflict casualties.
Israeli Military's Directive on Hostages
Haaretz's detailed report confirms Israeli military's use of the Hannibal directive that prioritizes killing Israeli soldiers or citizens to prevent them from becoming hostages held by Hamas. The directive involved creating a free fire zone near Gaza's border, shooting at anything to avoid hostages being taken. This strategy aimed to deter Hamas from leveraging hostages in negotiations. The report sheds light on intentional actions resulting in civilian casualties and potential war crimes.
Implications of Israeli Actions on International Relations
The intentional nature of Israeli actions in Gaza, as confirmed by various sources and reports, raises concerns about war crimes and deliberate civilian casualties. These actions, including leaving corpses unburied, have significant repercussions on global perceptions and may inspire anti-Zionist sentiments and militia recruitment in the Middle East. The deliberate targeting of civilians and the systemic nature of these acts could impact international relations and the perception of Israel's actions on a broader scale.