Israel's Prime Minister Netanyahu announces an "eighth front" in the conflict with Gaza, dubbing it the "struggle for truth"
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has proposed a new narrative about Gaza, referring to it as the "eighth front" instead of a war front. This comes amidst ongoing accusations and serious concerns voiced by United Nations experts regarding possible genocide and induced famine against Palestinians in Gaza by Israel.
The Israeli Army has approved a plan for a new offensive in Gaza, seeking to dismantle last strongholds of Hamas. This decision has been met with criticism from international organizations, such as Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, B'Tselem, and Physicians for Human Rights, who have accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza.
The accusation of induced famine refers to concerns that blockade and military actions have severely restricted food, medical supplies, and humanitarian aid into Gaza. The UN has noted that evidence is mounting that "widespread hunger, malnutrition, and disease" are causing a rise in hunger-related deaths in Gaza. The Gaza Ministry of Health reported around 235 deaths from malnutrition, including 106 minors.
The Israeli Army has sent evacuation orders to Gazans to leave their homes in anticipation of the advance of its troops or new bombardments in the area. As a result, more than 425,000 people are crammed into makeshift tents on the beaches of Mawasi (south of Gaza). The UN has reported a hospital in Gaza reporting the death of 21 children from malnutrition and hunger, with the majority occurring in the last 72 hours.
Netanyahu claimed that Israel does not maintain a policy of famine, in response to the sharp increase in deaths from malnutrition reported by the Gaza Ministry of Health. However, according to the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification, two of the three thresholds of famine have been reached in Gaza: the sharp decline in food consumption and acute malnutrition.
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has denounced that its workers in Gaza are "being consumed by hunger," calling it "unacceptable" to use food as a weapon of war. International organizations have accused Israel of committing war crimes or crimes against humanity under international law by restricting food, medical supplies, and humanitarian aid into Gaza.
The situation remains highly contested and politically sensitive, with various parties debating whether the actions constitute genocide or other violations. The International Court of Justice has an ongoing case against Israel for genocide, opened under the accusation of South Africa. The United Kingdom and France have announced their intention to recognize the Palestinian State in September.
It is important to note that as of August 2025, no formal determination or international legal ruling confirming genocide has been issued. The Israeli Army has not made a statement regarding these accusations and reports of famine conditions in Gaza. The legality and legitimacy of the actions taken by Israel remain a subject of ongoing international debate and investigation.
[1] Source: United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
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