Over 34,000 people are dead, i.e., nearly 33,000 Palestinians, 1,200 Israelis, 97 journalists and media workers, and hundreds of aid workers. Most of the Israeli casualties were the result of the attack by Hamas on October 7, 2023. And over 100 hostages still remain unaccounted for. However, the Israeli attack that has followed since that day of terror, is one of the worst in humanity. The tragedy is playing out on live broadcast and people cannot plead ignorance. It is important to remember that the conflict did not start on October 7.
There has been growing criticism of Israel for this massacre, but its western allies are equally culpable, most notably the United States.
