The abrupt withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza has taken a turn for the worse, and this retreat has led to speculation about what really happened. From the overwhelming situation before to the rapid retreat now, the story behind it is certainly not simple. The media coverage is overwhelming, but the reality is that the fighting and the humanitarian crisis coexist, with hospitals in ruins and civilian lives ruthlessly destroyed in the battle. This is a change in military operation, more like a microcosm of an era.
On March 18, 2024, Israel launched a devastating attack on the Shifa Hospital in the Gaza Strip. This is not a scene from a movie, it is a tragedy in reality. As of 1 April, more than 400 innocent people, including women and children, were reportedly killed in the attack. All this is just the latest tragedy in this ancient land of the Middle East.
Looking back, Israel's military operations have been fierce and tough. This time was different, on April 1, local time, the Israeli army withdrew almost entirely from the southern Gaza Strip, leaving only one brigade. This move is very similar to the queen of the defeated army in the ancient war. This scene was quickly spread all over the world by Xinhua News Agency, reference news, Global Times and other media.
Behind the withdrawal are the consequences of Israel's own actions. Every step they take is too far, as if they forget that there is still morality and conscience in this world. They bombed hospitals in Gaza, blocked humanitarian aid and, on 29 February, orchestrated a heinous "flour massacre" using United Nations relief supplies as bait. In the early hours of that morning, 38 trucks laden with flour were allowed into Gaza, and as the hungry refugees gathered, Israeli forces opened fire and lives withered at gunpoint.
In this indiscriminate attack, the brutality of the Israeli army shocked the whole world. In the West, the mainstream media has been silent about these atrocities, and anti-Israel voices have been silenced and silenced on social platforms. The truth is as tenacious as weeds, and cracks will always be found.
Aaron Bushnell, an American GI, was devastated when he learned the truth about Gaza. This former soldier experienced a collapse of faith, and the mental pain far outweighed the physical damage. In the end, he chose to die, and his actions shook the international community.
At the same time, in this abrupt withdrawal, a detail that cannot be ignored is that Israel has not completely abandoned Gaza. The brigade they left behind may have been to prevent a sudden counterattack, or as part of some kind of strategic layout. For the people of Gaza, none of this matters, what they have lost is their homes, their loved ones, and the peace of their lives.
By April, Israel's actions had begun to attract widespread attention from the international community. There is even beginning to be news that the UN Security Council may convene an emergency meeting on Israel's actions. Against this backdrop, withdrawal seems to be Israel's only option.
The real reason behind all this is not simple, and some analysts have pointed out that Israel's withdrawal may be directly related to the behavior of its troops in the Gaza Strip. Could it be that they realize that their actions have exceeded the limits of tolerance of the international community?
On the same day that Israeli troops withdrew from Gaza, several ships from different countries arrived in the waters near Gaza. Loaded with medical supplies and relief workers, these ships have a clear purpose of bringing life to a war-torn land.
At the same time, the international media began to report on Gaza more frequently. Some Western media outlets, which had previously been conservative in their coverage of the Middle East conflict, have also begun to change their perspective and criticize Israel's actions. On social media, the hashtag of #SaveGaza became a hot topic, and the eyes of the world were once again focused on this small area.
Against this backdrop, civilians in Gaza have begun to try to rebuild their homes. Despite the difficulties, the people's will to live and their desire for peace made possible. In the ruins, the children's laughter rang out again, and their banter and games became a symbol of hope.
The road to peace is still long and difficult, and Israel's withdrawal does not mean the end of the conflict, it is a new beginning. In an uncertain future, the people of Gaza and the world look forward to a truly stable situation and to days when there will be no more fighting.