Richard Falk: Gaza: The Unfolding Humanitarian Catastrophe
“This material below was distributed by John Whitbeck,
distinguished American lawyer and author, living in Paris,and doing his best to
keep a group concerned with world affairs informed about latest
developments, especially inthe Middle East. I also add a slightly edited text of a
message sent by Robert Stiver from Hawaii, who has
exhibited consistent empathy for the suffering of the Palestinian. My
press release below, although far less emotional than the
cri de coeur that
Robert Stiver wrote, issues from the same place of urgent concern for the brave
and resolute people of Gaza. I hope that Robert is wrong however when he ends
with self-tormenting words of despair: “What to do, in the name of common
justice? I know not; it seems useless, all useless.” Such feelings of
futility are quite understandable, but let us do all within our power to make
sure that this unfolding catastrophe ENDS before its full tragic character is
totally realized.
It
hardly needs to be observed that the silence of the United Nations and the
global media is a continuing disgrace, particularly given the pomp and
circumstance of those mighty statesmen who self-righteously proclaim a new
doctrine: ‘the responsibility to protect’ (R2P) those whose survival and
dignity is at stake due to crimes of state or as a result of natural
catastrophe.”
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