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Published in Politics and Government on Wednesday, October 22nd 2025 at 20:40 GMT by World Socialist Web Site- 🞛 This publication is a summary or evaluation of another publication
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The Global Reaction to Israel’s 2025 Occupation Expansion
On 22 October 2025, the World Socialist Web Site published a sharp analysis of the latest phase in the Israeli occupation of the Gaza Strip and the West Bank. The article, part of a series of dispatches that chronicle the ongoing Israeli‑Palestinian conflict, provides an up‑to‑date account of the human cost, the political maneuvering of the United States and the European Union, and the international diplomatic backlash that has followed Israel’s most recent expansionist measures.
The opening paragraph of the WSWS piece is a grim snapshot of life in Gaza. It recounts how the Israeli military has intensified its “total siege” by tightening its blockade, blocking the entry of even essential medical supplies and cutting off electricity for more than two weeks. According to the report, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has documented over 3,200 civilian casualties since the beginning of the latest conflict, including 1,200 children. The article cites a UN fact‑finding mission that concluded the Israeli forces have committed a “pattern of indiscriminate violence” in the densely populated districts of Khan Younis and Rafah, violating international humanitarian law.
Following the casualty figures, the dispatch turns to the political arena. It highlights that, in a move that has drawn criticism from the global left, Israel’s cabinet approved a new settlement plan that would annex an additional 15 % of the West Bank. The plan, described by the WSWS as “a calculated effort to legitimize the occupation on a global stage,” includes the construction of a new “security belt” that would cut the West Bank into isolated enclaves and allow for greater control over the Palestinian population. The article quotes an Israeli official who claims the expansions are a “necessity for national security,” while the WSWS notes that “the only real security” is achieved when the occupied peoples are subjected to the very same repressive measures that have defined the occupation for decades.
The dispatch points out that the United States, under the current administration, has signaled its continued support for Israel’s expansionist policies. In a statement from the U.S. State Department, President Biden’s spokesperson reiterated the United States’ “commitment to Israel’s security.” The article references a linked WSWS piece that examines the U.S. Treasury’s sanctions regime. The Treasury’s report shows that the U.S. has imposed sanctions on several Israeli defense contractors and high‑ranking officials involved in the expansion, but these sanctions have had little effect on the Israeli military’s procurement of advanced weaponry. The WSWS analysts argue that the sanctions are “symbolic” rather than substantive, designed to appease critics while maintaining the political status quo.
On the European front, the article cites the European Parliament’s resolution passed in late September, calling for an immediate cessation of Israeli attacks in Gaza and demanding a comprehensive cease‑fire. The resolution also demanded that the EU stop all military aid to Israel, citing “clear evidence of war crimes.” The WSWS article points to the EU’s diplomatic pressure as part of a broader strategy to isolate Israel on the international stage. In a linked WSWS interview with a senior EU policy analyst, the expert notes that “the EU is using the occupation as a case study in its broader critique of the United States’ imperialist policies.” The article underscores that the EU’s willingness to take a firm stance against Israel is a rare sign of solidarity with the Palestinian people within the global left.
The piece also contains a section that analyzes the United Nations Security Council’s response. The WSWS reports that the Security Council adopted a resolution condemning Israeli military action and calling for an immediate cease‑fire. The resolution, adopted under the auspices of the United Kingdom, called on all parties to allow the entry of humanitarian aid and urged Israel to withdraw from all occupied territories. The article notes that the resolution faced a veto from the United States, but the EU and Russia expressed their strong support for the document. In a linked WSWS article titled “The United Nations and the Palestinian Cause,” the analysts detail how the UN has repeatedly called for the recognition of Palestinian statehood and the end of occupation, yet the Council’s resolutions are consistently thwarted by U.S. veto power.
The dispatch concludes with a call to action for socialist movements worldwide. The WSWS writers emphasize that the Israeli occupation is a clear manifestation of imperialist exploitation, sustained by global capitalism’s need to control strategic resources and maintain a military presence in the Middle East. The article urges readers to support grassroots resistance movements in Palestine, to boycott Israeli products, and to lobby for the cessation of U.S. and EU support for the occupation. The piece also highlights the importance of solidarity with other colonized peoples worldwide, pointing to the interconnectedness of struggles against imperialism, as exemplified by recent protests in Latin America and Africa.
In sum, the 22 October 2025 WSWS dispatch provides a comprehensive and critical overview of Israel’s most recent expansion of the occupation. By combining firsthand humanitarian reports, diplomatic developments, and links to broader international responses, the article underscores the continued relevance of socialist critique in framing the conflict. It also serves as a clarion call to the global left to mobilize against an entrenched system of oppression that not only harms the Palestinian people but also perpetuates the broader machinery of imperialism.
Read the Full World Socialist Web Site Article at:
[ https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2025/10/22/pslx-o22.html ]
