Israeli cleric Ronen Shaulov’s conscienceless and inhumane statements about children in Gaza have sparked outrage worldwide. Shaulov’s words, “All of Gaza and all its children must starve,” once again exposed the hatred and resentment directed at civilians who are paying the heaviest price of war.

HE MADE A COVER FROM THE BIBLE

While targeting the people of Gaza, whom he claimed were not innocent, Rabbi Shaulov also described Palestinian children as"future terrorists." He cited the biblical story of Amalek as a justification for this approach. This analogy was interpreted by many as a cover for hatred and racist attitudes.

‘IT’S A SHAME TO EVEN TALK ABOUT THE HUNGER IN GAZA’

Shaulov's statements reflect not only individual anger but also the brutal approach adopted by some radical factions in Israel towards Palestinians. The rabbi displayed a dismissive attitude towards the human tragedy unfolding in the region, saying,"It's a shame that people in our country even talk about the starving children in Gaza."

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Arguing that Palestinians in Gaza mistreated Israeli hostages, Shaulov tried to legitimize the violence by attributing this attitude to their childhood, saying"Those who starved and killed hostages in Gaza were once children too."

"Only a stupid Israel hater would pity future terrorists," Shaulov's statements, which targeted feelings of conscience and compassion, were described as the manifestation of a mentality that does not value human life.

HUNGER IN GAZA

The Gaza Strip, under Israeli attack and a tight siege that restricts the entry of humanitarian aid, is experiencing a humanitarian catastrophe, with widespread hunger and a lack of water, medicine, medical supplies and hygiene materials.

Deaths due to hunger, especially among children, are increasing in the Gaza Strip.

Since October 7, 2023, 175 people, including 93 children, have lost their lives due to hunger in the Gaza Strip, where Israel imposed famine.

Local and international circles state that Israel uses"hunger and thirst as weapons."

The Israeli army, which has destroyed 88% of Gaza by also destroying civilian infrastructure, frequently targets Palestinians displaced by deportation orders in the areas where they are sheltering.

It is reported that the number of people displaced by Israeli attacks and deportation orders in Gaza, which has a population of approximately 2.3 million, has reached 2 million, and many people have been displaced multiple times.

Deprived of basic supplies, displaced Palestinians struggle to survive in makeshift tents or in overcrowded schools where hygiene supplies are scarce, sinks inadequate, and infectious diseases are rampant.

The Israeli army, on the other hand, is bombing the tents of the displaced and the civilian shelters they shelter in with daily attacks.