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Israel's Supreme Court Rejects Demands to Expand Humanitarian Aid to Gaza

(Ynet News) Netael Bandel - Israel's Supreme Court unanimously rejected petitions from human rights organizations demanding that the government expand humanitarian aid to Gaza during the ongoing war. Chief Justice Yitzhak Amit ruled that Israel has fulfilled its obligations under international law and dismissed the case. Justice Noam Sohlberg wrote that "the factual reality we encountered differs from the portrayal presented by the petitioners. The Israel Defense Forces' efforts to facilitate humanitarian aid into Gaza, alongside intense military operations, are unprecedented among the world's armies." Chief Justice Amit emphasized that Israel does not directly provide humanitarian goods but merely permits their entry, while terrorist organizations exploit the civilian population and seize aid shipments. Sohlberg wrote that "Senior IDF officials coordinated logistical and security needs to ensure the frequent and large-scale transfer of humanitarian aid to Gaza. Many dedicated soldiers and commanders worked on this day and night, beyond what was required, even at the cost of operational effectiveness." "Tragically, some of our forces were harmed as a result of Hamas's cruelty, as it did not hesitate to launch attacks, even at aid distribution points. Hamas's murderous hand was also evident in the hostile takeover of humanitarian aid shipments." "It is clear to any reasonable person that excessive 'humanitarianism' that is unfocused misses its goal. Aid that falls directly into Hamas's hands is an oxymoron; what is intended to be humane becomes predatory. Such an approach does not bring peace, but rather perpetuates pain and suffering."
2025-03-30 00:00:00
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