UN Asks for Shelter as Israel Demolishes More Homes
Mainstream media reports the UN's urgent plea for shelter aid in Gaza as winter approaches, following Israel's demolition of thousands of homes. What they often omit is the systemic nature of this crisis: Israel's policy of punitive home demolitions has displaced tens of thousands of Palestinians over decades, not just in times of conflict. These demolitions, often cited as 'security measures',
are well-documented by B'Tselem, the Israeli Information Center for Human Rights in the Occupied Territories. So, the UN asks for tents while the demolitions continue. It’s like asking for bandages while a butcher is still at work. How many times must homes be destroyed before the 'international community' applies actual pressure, rather than issuing polite requests for blankets?