As the saying goes, in war, truth is the first casualty. When it comes to the public’s understanding of Israel’s siege of Gaza, the maxim has certainly held up.
In the wake of Hamas’ macabre rampage across southern Israel, Israeli defense minister Yoav Gallant ordered a “complete siege” of Gaza, cutting off Gaza’s access to basic utilities, including electricity, fuel, food and even water. Compounding the issue, Egypt has refused entry into the Sinai Peninsula to those fleeing Gaza.
As the siege’s humanitarian cost materializes, it has drawn the ire of many, including lawmakers in the United States and abroad.
But Israel’s siege of Gaza does not violate the law of armed conflict or international law.
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