{"id":18094,"date":"2025-05-20T19:00:56","date_gmt":"2025-05-20T15:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/?p=18094"},"modified":"2025-05-20T19:00:56","modified_gmt":"2025-05-20T15:00:56","slug":"middle-east-situation-reaches-critical-point-international-law-violated-humanitarian-crisis-deepens-ahmad-shahidov-speaks-to-arb24-television","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/?p=18094","title":{"rendered":"Middle East situation reaches critical point: international law violated, humanitarian crisis deepens \u2014 Ahmad Shahidov speaks to ARB24 Television"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bDx9iHdmisU?si=eTT61dYAdzvQCmm-\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><br \/>\nThe situation in the Middle East has further escalated. Israel\u2019s military operations in the Gaza Strip, Hamas\u2019 retaliatory attacks, and the resulting severe humanitarian crisis remain at the forefront of international attention. Although negotiations on a ceasefire and the release of hostages have failed, international organizations continue their efforts to halt the process.<\/p>\n<p>On this topic, political analyst Ahmad Shahidov gave a detailed statement today on ARB24 TV\u2019s \u201cBusiness morning\u201d program.<\/p>\n<p>Ahmad Shahidov stated that both Israel\u2019s and Hamas\u2019 military operations violate the principles of international humanitarian law. According to the expert, Israel\u2019s intensive bombings, civilian casualties, and obstruction of humanitarian aid are clear violations of the provisions of the Geneva Convention.<\/p>\n<p>At the same time, Hamas\u2019 rocket attacks on Israeli cities targeting civilians also breach international legal norms and should be considered acts of terror.<\/p>\n<p>Ahmad Shahidov emphasized that neither Israel nor Hamas currently appears inclined toward peace or compromise. Both sides prioritize their military and political interests, putting thousands of innocent lives at risk.<\/p>\n<p>The political analyst also drew attention to other developments in the region. The Houthis\u2019 blockade of Israeli ports in the Red Sea and Iran\u2019s increasing influence in the region have further complicated the situation.<\/p>\n<p>Ahmad Shahidov concluded with a call to the international community to approach the issue objectively, not selectively, and to ensure that both Israel and Hamas comply with international and humanitarian law norms.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/arb24_20.05.2025.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-18095\" src=\"https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/arb24_20.05.2025-700x394.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/arb24_20.05.2025-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/arb24_20.05.2025-475x267.jpg 475w, https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/arb24_20.05.2025-768x432.jpg 768w, 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