UN investigators have brought charges against Israel, alleging that the country is deliberately targeting medical facilities in the Gaza Strip and killing and torturing medical personnel.
This was reported by The Times Of Israel.
According to the Independent International Commission of Inquiry, such actions could amount to “crimes against humanity.” The commission believes Israel is deliberately destroying Gaza’s health system as part of a broader offensive in the region.
Israel, in turn, explains its actions by the fact that Hamas terrorists use densely populated areas, including homes, schools and hospitals, as shelters for their operations.
Israeli officials say the strikes will target areas where militants operate, but they are trying to minimize damage to civilians.
Let us recall that at a special meeting of the UN Security Council, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and southern Lebanon, as well as a possible ban on the work of the UN Relief Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) in Israel, was discussed.
UNRWA Commissioner General Filippe Lazzarini stressed that the crisis situation requires the agency to intensify its work not only in Gaza, but also in Lebanon, where about 4,500 people are housed in 11 shelters. He noted that the need for the agency’s help has never been greater.
Lazzarini expressed concern that Israel’s actions violated international humanitarian law by impeding the agency’s work. He added that if the law being discussed in the Knesset is passed, millions of Palestinians could lose their refugee status, which would negatively impact the future of a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
UK Ambassador to the UN Barbara Woodward has criticized Israel, calling for an end to restrictions on supplies to Gaza. She noted that shortages of goods provoke looting and attacks on humanitarian convoys, and called for the start of negotiations with Hamas.
Russian representative Vasily Nebenzya pointed out Israel’s disregard for UN resolutions, recalling that Israel’s accession to the UN in 1949 was based on compliance with resolutions relating to the partition of Palestine and the refugee issue. He stressed that sabotaging these decisions undermines the legitimacy of Israel’s very membership in the UN.
In turn, Israeli representative Danny Danon said that the terrorist organization Hamas should not have a future in the Gaza Strip. He stressed that eliminating Hamas would allow aid to be directed to those in need, and resources would be used for hospitals and schools rather than for terrorist activities.
Danon also recalled the Hamas rocket attacks on Israel on October 7 and assured that the Israeli army will continue operations until all goals are achieved.
Earlier, Kursor reported that the US Ambassador to the UN sharply criticized Israel.
The US Ambassador condemned Israel for the humanitarian situation in Gaza and its attempt to ban UNRWA.