Poland’s Foreign Ministry was asked to intervene over Israeli advertisements concerning the Gaza Strip; talks are ongoing.
Poland’s Ministry Responds to Israeli Ads
According to the Polish Press Agency, the Director of The Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Department ofing Disinformation spoke with the Israeli ambassador in Warsaw about the “aggressive government advertisements” concerning the Gaza situation. The ministry is coordinating a response with other European nations where the spots were aired. The ministry stated that such a campaign strikes at values dear to Polish society.
Israel Unveils Shocking Ads
In late July, the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs began broadcasting multi‑language ads claiming that the famine in Gaza was caused by the UN, which allegedly refused to distribute food delivered by hundreds of trucks. The ads depict trucks idling beside unused supplies, accusing the UN of sabotage. The claims are said to stem from Israel’s blockade of humanitarian aid, leading to an increase in starvation deaths, including 96 children.
Hunger in Gaza
Prior to the October 2023 war, Gaza was one of the most isolated areas in the world, controlled by Israel, with stark food insecurity and poverty. After the Hamas attack on October 7, Israel began withholding electricity, food, water, and fuel, causing residents to die of starvation and confrontations near aid points.
Report: Israel’s Progress Still Insufficient
A Politico report highlighted progress in EU‑Israel cooperation on humanitarian aid to Gaza, noting partial improvement after the restart of fuel supplies. However, the aid remains inadequate to sustain all humanitarian programs.
Additional Information from Gaza
Additional commentary can be found in a related article discussing Netanyahu’s occupation plan for Gaza.
