Israel 'Sticking Point': Hostage Bodies Over Gazan Lives
The Israeli government, according to Al-Monitor, links the reopening of the crucial Rafah crossing to the recovery of deceased hostages. Meanwhile, relief agencies are begging for that same crossing to reopen to prevent starvation for 2.3 million living, breathing Palestinians. It seems the 'fragile ceasefire' hinges not on the humanitarian catastrophe unfolding daily, but on the logistics of
returning bodies—a stark contrast of priorities. Netanyahu's government has a long history of leveraging aid access for political gain, conveniently forgetting international humanitarian law when it interferes with their stated aims. So, the 'sticking point' for Israel isn't the 35,000+ Gazans killed, or the 70% of homes destroyed, or the impending famine. It's the 'hostage bodies.' One might
wonder, how many Palestinian bodies under the rubble are considered a mere inconvenience, not a 'sticking point'?