Part 6/9:
The Middle East Conflict and the Call for Ceasefire
Switching gears, the discussion shifted to the ongoing crisis in Gaza amid Israel’s military operations. Switzer provided analysis on the recent joint appeal signed by 27 countries, including Australia, for a ceasefire and a call for increased aid delivery.
He quoted Brett Stevens of the New York Times, who questioned the severity of Israel's actions, implying that if Israel’s military efforts are "genocidal," they should be more devastating. Switzer explained that international opinion, including Australia’s, is heavily influenced by concerns over civilian suffering in Gaza, which has been termed as reaching "new depths."