Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asserted a low civilian-to-combatant death ratio; however, investigations have revealed a troubling number of women and children among the casualties.

The analysis of military operations raises ethical concerns, particularly regarding the grotesque ratios of civilian deaths to combatants, which challenge the moral conduct of warfare.

Statements from Israeli officials that dehumanize Gazans and deny the existence of innocent civilians reflect a mindset that exacerbates the ongoing violence.

Since the Hamas attack in early October 2023, over two million residents of Gaza have endured starvation and continuous bombardment, leading to severe humanitarian crises and accusations of genocide.

The article emphasizes the stark racial dynamics in military interventions, suggesting that Palestinian lives are often viewed as expendable compared to those of Westerners.

The international community's failure to protect civilians in Gaza is critiqued, especially when compared to NATO's military intervention in Libya in 2011 under the 'responsibility to protect' doctrine.

The article concludes that the systemic violence in Gaza, coupled with international inaction, signifies a collapse of the 'responsibility to protect' principle, revealing inherent racial injustices in global military interventions.

The author questions whether the humanitarian intervention framework has always served as a facade for imperialistic aims, particularly in the context of Palestinian treatment.

Israeli military operations in Gaza are characterized by a systematic devaluation of Palestinian lives, with calculations made regarding acceptable civilian casualties in pursuit of military goals against Hamas.

A specific military strike on the Jabalia refugee camp in late October resulted in at least 120 civilian deaths, with estimates indicating over 100 civilians killed for every Hamas commander targeted.