Human Rights Watch (HRW) known as on international locations to allow the U.N. Human Rights Council to take motion amid the continuing human rights violations dedicated by Israel in opposition to the Palestinians in Gaza.
“There are clear warning signs that further mass atrocities are imminent,” an HRW consultant mentioned at a briefing in Geneva of the Permanent Observer Mission of Palestine to the U.N.
“The Human Rights Council has a role to play based on its mandate to promote universal respect for human rights to address situations of violations of rights,” she mentioned.
Noting that the council is usually “polarized” on the matter amid allegations of double requirements, she mentioned the present developments within the battle had been a “significant regional and global concern.”
“We therefore encourage all states at the council to work together across regional groups to enable the council can take action that is effective in preventing further escalation in mass atrocities, in ensuring vital aid reaches those most in need as a matter of urgency,” she added.
In the long run, the HRW additionally urged international locations to take motion to handle “the underlying causes and grievances of the Palestinian people,” she mentioned.
Israel has expanded its relentless and disproportionate air and floor assaults on the Gaza Strip, which has been below relentless airstrikes since Oct. 7.
Nearly 10,600 individuals have since been killed within the battle, together with at the very least 9,061 Palestinians, half of whom are kids, and greater than 1,538 Israelis.
Besides the massive variety of casualties and displacement, primary provides are working low for the two.3 million residents in Gaza because of the Israeli siege.
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