摘要：Since the imposition of Israeli blockade on Gaza in 2007, a humanitarian crisishas emerged in the region. Gaza has turned into a vast ‘Human Cage’ on theeastern Mediterranean where 1.8 million human beings have been trapped,seems, they have no chance of escaping from their grave condition. Israelioccupation along with its prolonged and comprehensive blockade has beenassociated with numerous violations International Humanitarian Law. Byrestricting trade and people’s movement, the blockade has ruined spectrum ofcivilians’ basic rights and is halting the essential rehabilitation efforts. Theblockade has led to extensive erosion of livelihoods, and a destruction ofinfrastructure and other essential social services. The repercussion for thecivilian population is intense, pervasive and difficult. The blockade put bigquestion mark on the responsibilities of Israel as an occupant to look aftersafety and well-being of civilians in Gaza. The International Community is ofthe view that the blockade amounts to a collective punishment of people inGaza. On the other hand, Israel upholds that the blockade is lawful and isrequired to stop Hamas’s hostile activities and rocket attacks on its cities andto check Hamas arms supply from abroad. However, because of this situationthe common citizens of this thin strip find themselves caught between thefusillades of two uncompromising, hard-headed opponents and paying theexcessive cost in their blood. At present, the issue has become very complexand intractable in the Arab world and can cause threats to its peace andsecurity. In this crucial state, the International Community including the UnitedNations, the European Union and Organization of Islamic Conference seemunable to take effective steps to resolve this prolonged conflict.
