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United Nations human rights chief Volker Turk called for urgent international action to prevent further civilian deaths and ensure humanitarian aid amid ongoing Gaza conflict.
- Türk accused Israel of mass killings and obstructing lifesaving aid in Gaza, citing war crimes and widespread civilian suffering.
- After Sunday bombings in Gaza City, Turk's remarks followed Israeli army strikes on a residential tower, while Israel cites October 7, 2023 Hamas attack killing 1,200 and capturing 251 as justification.
- The UN and Gaza authorities report that the Gaza health ministry says Israel's campaign has killed almost 63,000 people, the UN declared a famine last month in Gaza City where nearly one million remain.
- Turk urged decisive international action to end the carnage and warned the international community was failing in its duty, while Israel's delegation to the UN in Geneva said it would respond shortly and accused Turk of ignoring `facts and complexities`.
- Turk warned that international law is being undermined, stating the rules of war are shredded and asking, `Where are the decisive steps to prevent genocide?`, linking this to disturbing trends.
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UN rights chief condemns Gaza mass killings
United Nations human rights chief Volker Turk condemned Israel for “mass killing” of Palestinian civilians in Gaza and hindering lifesaving aid, stating Israel has a case to answer before the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Turk cited “genocidal rhetoric” and “dehumanization” by Israeli officials, detailing actions such as mass killings, destruction, hindering aid leading to […] The post UN rights chief condemns Gaza mass killings appeared…
"Gaza is a cemetery," says Volker Türk in front of the UN Human Rights Council. It requires decisive steps to prevent genocide.
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sabado.ptThe United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights called for "an immediate action to bring an end to poverty", stating that the international community "is failing in its duty".
The Palestinian territory besieged by Israel is devastated and plagued by famine according to the UN. The Israeli army, which claims to control about 75% of the Gaza Strip and 40% of Gaza City, said it wants to seize the latter city.
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