A coalition of nations is intensifying its call for the international community to take concrete steps against Israel, arguing that countries have a legal and moral responsibility to prevent further escalation of the conflict in Gaza.
Speaking at a meeting in New York, officials from the group, known as the Hague Group, stated that the world must deny Israel what they termed the “tools” to continue its military campaign. The alliance, which includes South Africa, Colombia, and Brazil, is focused on coordinating economic and legal measures to increase pressure.
These proposed measures include collective actions at ports and airports to block the transfer of arms and certain goods to Israel. The group also advocates for identifying and holding accountable multinational corporations that are allegedly supporting Israel’s military operations.
One senior diplomat emphasized that international law obligates states not just to avoid committing genocide, but to actively prevent it. Failure to do so, he argued, could amount to complicity. Another official pointed out that while proving intent for genocide is legally complex, there is a growing consensus that the situation warrants immediate and forceful intervention to stop the violence.
The Palestinian representative to the United Nations described the coalition’s efforts as a critical turning point in the pursuit of accountability. He stressed the urgency of halting the flow of weapons and support to Israel.
The meeting occurred against the backdrop of a recent report from United Nations experts that concluded Israel’s actions constitute genocide, a claim that Israel’s leadership has repeatedly and vehemently denied.
