Why has the world lost sight of the suffering of Palestinians? – The Latest
5/1/202613 min
In the six months since a ceasefire was announced in Gaza, more than 800 civilians have been killed and living conditions have remained dire. Meanwhile, Palestinians in the West Bank face a surge in violence from Israeli settlers and soldiers. While the world’s attention has turned to the war in Iran, is there any end to the suffering in sight? Annie Kelly speaks to the Guardian’s chief Middle East correspondent, Emma Graham-Harrison – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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First 90 secondsAnnie Kelly· Host0:00
This is The Guardian.
Emma Graham-Harrison· Guest0:01
[pensive music] You can question whether this should really be called a, a ceasefire. Over 100 people a month on average since the ceasefire began being killed would be considered an active conflict. The situation in Gaza just does not seem to be a priority for governments around the world who are concerned about the war in Iran, the impact of higher oil prices on cost of living and inflation and things like that. Certainly at the moment we see a, a lot of condemnation, but very little in terms of practical steps that might mean a improvement for people in Gaza who are living in this terrible limbo.
Annie Kelly· Host0:42
While the world's attention is on the war in Iran, the suffering of Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank has all but fallen out of the headlines. From The Guardian's Today in Focus, this is the latest, with me, Annie Kelly. Joining me today is Emma Graham-Harrison, our chief Middle East correspondent. Emma Graham-Harrison, you're The Guardian's chief Middle East correspondent, normally based in Jerusalem, so it's really great to have you here in the studio with us today.
Emma Graham-Harrison· Guest1:11
Thanks. It's great to be here.
Annie Kelly· Host1:12
So six months after the ceasefire, we know that conditions on the ground in Gaza are really horrendous. No aid getting in, or not enough aid getting in. Uh, same with medical supplies. People are living in these really dire, appalling conditions. So first off, I was hoping that you would just tell us, you know,