Palestine’s ambassador to Spain, Husni Abdel Wahed, has voiced a stark critique of the current international response to the Gaza conflict, describing the actions of the great powers as a failure of humanity. In a recent interview with the Spanish news agency EFE, Wahed argued that the ongoing war is being used as a cover to inflict what he characterizes as genocide against the Palestinian people. He asserted that the rhetoric from major powers has not only failed to prevent violence but has, in his view, facilitated it through political complicity and the selective application of international norms.
Wahed pressed the point that the war, which has stretched over weeks, reveals a troubling trend among political leaders who, he says, have shifted from mere accomplices to active participants in the conflict. He portrayed a world in which those with the most influence appear to face few consequences for their choices, while harm continues to unfold on the ground. According to his account, many leaders in the recognized great powers have either abandoned one set of principles or given it a hollow interpretation, leaving Palestinian civilians exposed to daily threats and disruptions that compound already dire humanitarian conditions.
While Wahed stopped short of declaring that every Western nation has wholly turned its back on Gaza, he did express disappointment that the international community has not met the expectations of the Palestinian people for steadfast solidarity. He called on Western governments to adhere to their professed values consistently and to translate those commitments into action across all situations. His remarks suggest a demand for a more principled and universal application of human rights and international law, including accountability for abuses and protections for those who are most vulnerable in the conflict zone. In his view, this is not a matter of political rhetoric alone but of concrete measures, accessible to civilians, that can alleviate suffering and open pathways to a durable, just solution for both Palestinians and Israelis. He emphasized the need for sustained international engagement that prioritizes human dignity, civilian protection, and lawful conduct by all parties, regardless of geopolitical convenience.