"Israel Accused of Blocking Aid to Palestinians in Violation of UN Court Order"

Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of failing to comply with a UN court order to provide urgently needed aid to the Gaza Strip, following a ruling in The Hague ordering Israel to moderate its war. Israel denies the charges, stating it is fighting in self-defense. The situation in Rafah has sparked global concern, with preparations underway for Israel to expand its ground operation. Human Rights Watch claims that Israel is restricting aid to desperate Palestinians, while Israel denies this and blames humanitarian organizations. The war has caused vast devastation in Gaza, displacing about 80% of the territory's population and pushing a quarter of the population toward starvation, raising fears of imminent famine.