Former Swedish Prime Minister Carl Bildt criticizes Israel's decision to implement daily 'humanitarian pauses' in Gaza, arguing that the issue lies in the fundamental policies rather than the details. The Israeli military announced these pauses to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza amidst growing international criticism. The move follows a broken ceasefire and has been met with skepticism from international figures, including American diplomat Philip Gordon.
Carl Bildt Criticizes Israel's Humanitarian Pause in Gaza
Carl Bildt Criticizes Israel's Humanitarian Pause in Gaza
Daily 'humanitarian pauses' in fighting in parts of Gaza have been announced by the Israeli military. 'It's not the details we're talking about,' comments former Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Carl Bildt.
On Sunday morning, the Israeli military, IDF, stated that they will cease fighting between 10 and 20 every day.
This so-called 'tactical pause' aims to bring more humanitarian aid into Gaza and will initially apply to three areas.
The purpose is to increase aid to Gaza, and the effort is coordinated with the UN, the military states in the announcement.
'IDF continues to support humanitarian efforts alongside ongoing operations against terrorist organizations in Gaza, aiming to protect Israeli civilians,' the military further states.
The announcement comes after increasing international criticism of Israel. The UN and other major actors have long warned of the severe humanitarian situation.
Over 100,000 Palestinians suffer from starvation, according to the UN, which demands that Israel allows aid into Gaza.
On X, the announcement is commented on by American diplomat Philip Gordon, who previously served as a security advisor under Kamala Harris.
He writes that, although the new approach may lead to improvement, it was a 'catastrophic' decision by Israel to break the ceasefire and initiate the blockade of Gaza. The result was immense suffering, a divided Israeli population, and harsh international criticism—without significantly weakening Hamas, he believes.
This message is shared by former Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Carl Bildt (M), who is on the same line.
'Israel claims to be adjusting its policy. But it's not the details we're talking about—it's the fundamentals since the agreed ceasefire was broken,' comments Bildt in his post.
It was in March this year that the ceasefire was broken. From early March to the end of May, practically no aid was allowed into Gaza, according to UNICEF.