A growing bloc of countries is intensifying efforts to restrain Israel’s war on Gaza.
Led by the “Hague Group” — including South Africa, Bolivia, Malaysia, and others — this coalition recently met in Colombia with over 30 nations to adopt coordinated measures against Israel’s assault.
These include halting arms transfers, banning weapon shipments, and reviewing contracts tied to companies complicit in the occupation.
UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese, sanctioned by the U.S. for criticizing Israel, called the summit “the most significant political development in the past 20 months.”
Major Western powers are also shifting: the UK, France, and Canada condemned Israel’s actions as “wholly disproportionate,” while Slovenia barred extremist Israeli ministers from entry, citing their incitement of violence.
Global protests continue as Israel’s campaign claims over 58,000 lives in Gaza — mostly women and children.
A strike on Gaza’s only Catholic church drew rare U.S. rebuke, prompting Israeli “regret.” Polls show plummeting support for Israel across Europe and the U.S., with just 23% of Americans now backing the war.
South Africa’s genocide case at the International Court of Justice has gained wide backing, and countries like Türkiye have frozen trade with Israel altogether.
Music festivals, public events, and activist groups worldwide have become vocal in opposing the ongoing violence.
Domestically, dissent is growing, with over 100,000 Israeli reservists refusing duty.
Still, Israel remains defiant, pushing a plan to confine Gaza’s population into a so-called “humanitarian city” — widely condemned as resembling a concentration camp.
Backed by U.S. vetoes and military aid, Israel appears shielded from international pressure for now.
But with increasing global condemnation and legal challenges mounting, Israel’s diplomatic isolation is deepening — and may become harder to ignore.