As global attention shifts to escalating hostilities between Iran and Israel, concerns mount over the delayed international response to Gaza's deepening humanitarian emergency. A Saudi-French co-hosted peace summit, initially planned for this week at the United Nations, was postponed amid the regional turmoil, with organizers now aiming to convene by June under a recent UN ceasefire resolution.
Analysts warn that prolonged Iran-Israel clashes risk sidelining Gaza's crisis, where residents face what Palestinian voices describe as a dual threat: \"whoever doesn't die from Israeli bombs dies from hunger.\" The conflict, now surpassing 600 days since its October 2023 outbreak, shows no signs of resolution despite growing calls for a two-state solution.
U.S. foreign policy remains under scrutiny, with critics arguing that unwavering support for Israel under the current administration hampers progress toward Palestinian statehood. Meanwhile, aid organizations report worsening conditions in Gaza, where infrastructure collapse and food shortages compound civilian suffering.
The postponed summit's success may hinge on major powers refocusing diplomatic efforts amid competing regional crises. As one UN official stated anonymously: \"Every day without coordinated action risks normalizing Gaza's emergency as a perpetual tragedy.\"
