Husam Zomlot: Is diplomacy dead in the Israel-Gaza conflict?
Jul 2, 2024
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Husam Zomlot, top Palestinian diplomat, discusses failures in international diplomacy amidst the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict. The podcast delves into seeking justice, challenges in Palestinian diplomacy, US involvement, and themes of hope amidst conflict.
Diplomacy in the Israel-Gaza conflict is lacking due to international failures to address the crisis.
Humanitarian crisis in Gaza worsens with Israeli military assaults causing mass casualties and destruction of infrastructure.
Deep dives
Painful Personal Diplomacy in Gaza Conflict
Hassan Zomlot, a Palestinian diplomat deeply affected by the Gaza conflict, highlights the failure of international diplomacy in addressing the crisis. Despite the massive civilian casualties in Gaza, Zomlot criticizes the lack of accountability for Israel's actions and the absence of international leadership in resolving the conflict. He emphasizes the urgent need for diplomacy, international law, and universal values to bring an end to the ongoing devastation.
Challenges of Humanitarian Aid in Gaza
Zomlot sheds light on the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza, where people face hopelessness, mass casualties, and repeated evacuations due to Israeli military assaults. Despite some reports of less severe conditions in certain areas, Zomlot criticizes Israel's intention to maintain Gaza as a 'killing field' and continue aggression under the guise of 'low intensity' measures. The ongoing crisis fuels starvation, displacements, and destruction of essential infrastructure.
International Justice and Political Collaborations
Discussing the prospects for international justice, Zomlot advocates for equal application of law and accountability for all parties involved, including Hamas and Israeli leaders. He highlights the Palestinian Authority's efforts to seek justice through international courts, emphasizing the importance of upholding international law. Zomlot addresses the complexities of collaborating with Hamas, stressing the need for political dialogue and adherence to shared commitments, including respect for international law.
Stephen Sackur speaks to the top Palestinian diplomat in London, Husam Zomlot. As Israel’s military assault on Gaza approaches the nine-month mark, with the Palestinian death toll still rising, Israeli hostages still in captivity and ceasefire hopes seemingly dashed, is diplomacy dead in the water?
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