USE of white phosphorus munitions is illegal under international law for it violently burns flesh. Israel has been using white phosphorous bombs for long in Gaza, and there is no one raising any question on such blatant use of illegal weapons.

When Russia invaded Ukraine, Western leaders supported the resistance of the Ukrainians and gave billions of dollars in civil and military aid, but the oppression from Israel has been ignored. The West took the side of the oppressor. It appears that the entire game is based on interests rather than equality.

Where are the Western and European leaders who always teach human rights and international laws to the rest of the world? What about human rights when it comes to Muslims? The International Criminal Court should be dismissed if it cannot move against a rogue state.

From Afghanistan and Iraq to Syria and Palestine, it has been a rather long tale of misery for the Islamic world. Will the Muslim leaders ever wake up?

Faraz Mangrio
Islamabad

Published in Dawn, October 26th, 2023