Gaza has been reduced to rubble by relentless Israeli attacks. Its devastated residents live in fear and hunger, spending their days in long lines at relief camps, from young children to the elderly, hoping for water and a morsel of food. Against this backdrop, intense controversy has erupted over the lavish wedding preparations for Avner Netanyahu, the younger son of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, scheduled for June 16. A grand pre-wedding event has already taken place, reportedly attended by the Prime Minister and his wife, despite his earlier claims that he would not attend.

Avner Netanyahu and his fiancée, Amit Yardani, got engaged last November. Excitement for their wedding is now at its peak nationwide. According to a recently published report, most of Gaza’s two million residents are facing starvation. In this situation, the extravagant wedding plans for Netanyahu’s son have drawn strong criticism. Many believe that the Prime Minister’s family should have been more sensitive during this wartime period. Some groups have even threatened to protest on the wedding day. However, there is a differing opinion; some argue that Avner, like any ordinary citizen, has the right to a lavish wedding.