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What can be learned from cases of unilateral territorial annexation in global history?

Since the outbreak of the war in the Gaza Strip, humanitarian aid has played a dual role: it is both a life-saving necessity for the Palestinian population suffering from severe and ongoing hardship and a flashpoint for disputes and struggles between competing interests. This article presents the developments in the humanitarian arena during the months of war, as well as the discussions and controversies that have emerged in this complex and charged context, divided into three distinct periods. Each period reflects a shift in the aid mechanism and/or its scope, illustrating how humanitarian aid to Gaza has become another battleground in the ongoing war, a strategic tool in the struggle for control, shaping the narrative, and gaining international legitimacy.

This article aims to highlight problematic aspects of the operational plan in Gaza, as reflected in political discourse, which run the risk of constituting violations of international law which could amount to war crimes or crimes against humanity