US EditionU.N. Leader: Israel's Total Gaza Takeover Plan Must Be Halted
GAZA STRIP, AUG 7 – Israel's cabinet demands immediate release of hostages and plans to expand military control over Gaza amid nearly two-year conflict, prompting international calls to halt escalation.
- On Friday, Israel’s political-security cabinet approved a plan to take control of Gaza City and demanded the immediate, unconditional release of hostages held by Palestinian armed groups.
- Highlighting legal precedents, Turk pointed out that the plan runs contrary to the International Court of Justice ruling that Israel must end its occupation and realize a two-state solution.
- Amid dire aid shortages, the UN human rights office reported that since 27 May, at least 1,373 Palestinians have been killed seeking food, with nearly 12,000 children under five suffering from acute malnutrition in July.
- Amid mounting condemnation, Turk said, `On all evidence to date, this further escalation will result in more massive forced displacement, more killing, more unbearable suffering, senseless destruction and atrocity crimes`, and urged the Israeli Government to allow humanitarian aid.
- Contrary to legal obligations, Turk said the plan undermines the International Court of Justice ruling that Israel must end its occupation soon and uphold Palestinians’ right to self-determination.
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