Husam Zomlot, the Palestinian ambassador to the UK, has accused Israel of waging a war on the Palestinian people rather than on Hamas. His comments come as the death toll in Gaza and the West Bank rises to 2,850, with a further 12,000 people injured.
Mr Zomlot stated that the current conflict is not a targeted campaign against Hamas but a broader assault on the Palestinian population. He highlighted the bombing of civilian areas, including homes, schools, medical centres, and markets, as evidence of this wider targeting.
The ambassador also condemned the prevention of essential supplies—such as water, food, fuel, electricity, and medicine—from reaching Gaza, describing the humanitarian toll as devastating. His remarks underscore growing international concern over the escalating violence and its impact on civilians.
