Imagine a world where the blame for a catastrophe is shifted onto another, even as the true orchestrator remains in control. This is not a plot from a dystopian novel, but a reality unfolding in Gaza. Recently, the Israeli narrative has taken an unusual turn, with some officials pointing fingers at Egypt for the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, despite Israel’s significant control over the region’s borders.
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The Unfolding Human Tragedy in Gaza
The images emerging from Gaza have shocked the global community: children suffering from severe malnutrition and emaciated bodies painting a picture of a dire humanitarian crisis. Amidst this backdrop, Israel permitted a rare public protest last month in Tel-Aviv, right outside the Egyptian embassy. The demonstrators, holding signs that implicated Egypt in the famine, presented a narrative that conspicuously omitted any mention of Israel’s role. This event starkly contrasts with the typical response by Israeli authorities, who are known to aggressively suppress protests condemning their own policies towards Gaza.
A Shift in Narrative: Blaming Egypt
The focus of Israel’s hasbara, or public diplomacy efforts, has recently centered on attributing the famine in Gaza to Egypt’s management of the Rafah crossing, while simultaneously denying that a famine exists. Prominent Israeli figures like Eylon Levy, a former spokesperson for Benjamin Netanyahu, Eyal Yakoby, and John Spencer have been vocal in criticizing Egypt for the conditions in Gaza. Levy’s statement earlier this week underscored this redirection of blame, “I just learned something absolutely crazy about Gaza, it turns out it has a border with Egypt… Egypt closed its border crossing with Gaza,” a claim that misrepresents the reality of the situation.
The Reality of Gaza’s Borders
Despite the narrative pushed by some Israeli officials, the control of Gaza’s borders has long been firmly in the hands of Israel. This includes the Philadelphi corridor, a buffer zone along the border with Egypt. Barak Ravid, an Axios reporter, recently highlighted the absurdity of claims that shift responsibility to Egypt. He pointed out the undeniable fact that nothing enters Gaza from Egypt without Israeli consent. This has been the status quo for decades, solidified further when the Israeli military took drastic actions against the Rafah crossing, rendering it nonfunctional well before the current crisis.
Decades of Control and Its Implications
Israel’s dominion over Gaza’s borders predates recent events by many years. The military operations that devastated the Rafah crossing are just a chapter in a long history of control. This longstanding dominance plays a crucial role in the current humanitarian situation in Gaza, a fact that the recent Israeli narrative conveniently overlooks.
In summary, while protestors in Tel-Aviv point fingers at Egypt, and Israeli officials propagate a narrative that absolves themselves of responsibility, the reality of Gaza’s geopolitical and humanitarian predicament remains tightly bound to Israeli policies and actions. The unfolding tragedy in Gaza, marked by severe humanitarian distress, is a complex issue where misinformation can no longer mask the evident truths of control and influence.
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Darrel Kinsey is an expert in American political dynamics. He covers elections, institutions, debates, and laws that shape citizens’ lives. His clear, educational approach makes politics understandable to all readers.
