Israeli media refers to this as a “tsunami,” but will this delayed outrage be accompanied by meaningful actions beyond mere public statements? Seventy-seven years of occupation is a long time to contemplate the injustice inflicted upon the Palestinian people by the very countries that are now criticizing Israel for abusing the trust they placed in it when they voted to partition Palestine against the will of its indigenous population.

Le Monde editorial argues that the Israeli government, under #Netanyahu, is pursuing a policy of ethnic cleansing and annexation of Palestinian territories, particularly in #Gaza and the West Bank, warranting international condemnation and action. The editorial contends that Netanyahu’s rhetoric and actions, including hunger as a weapon, indiscriminate bombing, displacement, and land appropriation, demonstrate a deliberate plan to eliminate the Palestinian national project and establish a “Greater Israel.”

While acknowledging Hamas’s responsibility for the October 7th attacks, the editorial emphasizes that Israel’s actions have gone far beyond legitimate security measures, creating a humanitarian catastrophe. It calls for international sanctions, potential suspension of the #EU-Israel Association Agreement, and a shift in Israel’s allies’ support. Recent statements from Canada, France, and the #UK are cited as a first step toward accountability.

C/c @Gerd_Brodowski