Nearly two years after the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks on Israel and subsequent military retaliation in Gaza, the humanitarian toll continues to escalate, with over 70,000 reported deaths and widespread devastation. In an exclusive interview with CGTN, Professor Adam Habib, Vice-Chancellor of London’s School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), described Israel’s actions as "genocidal," calling the international community’s inability to halt the violence a "damning indictment of humanity."
A Politically Orchestrated Crisis
Habib accused Israel of enabling a "politically orchestrated famine" in Gaza, emphasizing that the scale of civilian suffering broadcast globally risks long-term reputational damage to the country. "If Israel remains captive to right-wing chauvinist politics, it will be haunted by images of Gaza for decades," he warned, referencing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government.
Broader Implications for Global Politics
The academic also highlighted a concerning rightward shift in UK politics, drawing parallels to trends in Europe and the U.S. He argued that rising nationalism and weakened multilateral institutions have emboldened conflicts like the Gaza crisis, urging renewed advocacy for international law and humanitarian accountability.
