The recent escalation of violence and legislative developments in Israel and the Palestinian territories have drawn significant international attention and criticism. According to The Frontier Post, the year 2025 was the deadliest on record for Palestinian citizens of Israel, with 252 murders, including 23 women. In 2026, 27 members of this community have already been killed. The article criticizes the Israeli government's 'deliberate incompetence' in protecting Palestinian citizens, suggesting a failure of the social contract. This sentiment is echoed by Middle East Eye, which reports on the Israeli military's recent bombing of Gaza, resulting in the deaths of 21 Palestinians, including infants. The attacks were reportedly in response to unspecified provocations, but the article highlights the disproportionate impact on civilians, with hospitals in Gaza confirming the casualties.