UN ‘crumbling under the weight of shame’ over Gaza
UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese said that “in Gaza, the collective shame of the century continues unabated and unstopped, in defiance of every norm of international law”.
In a post on X, she said Palestinians in the besieged coastal enclave have been abandoned and subjected to Israeli summary executions, mass forced displacements, and other egregious abuses.
Albanese called it “a disgraceful testament to our global failure to protect basic human rights”.
“The United Nations, once a believed beacon of hope and a force for peace, [is] crumbling under the weight of this shame – and the pressure of the inaction or complicity of its most powerful member states.”
In Gaza, the collective shame of the century continues unabated and unstopped, in defiance of every norm of international law and morale. The Palestinians, exhausted by relentless attacks on their bodies and souls are abandoned to their tormentors. Shocking images of summary… https://t.co/Ajn729G7DN
— Francesca Albanese, UN Special Rapporteur oPt (@FranceskAlbs) October 20, 2024
UN concerned about ‘destruction’ of Palestinians in north Gaza
The UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) says it is increasingly concerned that the Israeli military’s actions in North Gaza “may be causing the destruction of the Palestinian population through death and displacement”.
This is particularly the case around Jabalia, Beit Lahiya and Beit Hanoon, the OHCHR said, adding that Israeli authorities prevented the entry of all essential supplies to northern Gaza between October 1 and 14.
“After October 15, a token amount of aid seems to have entered the North, but this does not commensurate with the needs of the population.” The UN office also said that the army told people to leave north Gaza but at the same time continued to bomb and attack the area, making it dangerous for civilians to flee.
It added that:
- It has received reports of Palestinians being targeted while fleeing.
- Israeli troops destroyed residential buildings and attacked schools serving as shelters.
- The Israeli military resumed attacks on two of the three main hospitals in north Gaza.
- Rescue teams and medics continue to report restrictions and direct and indirect attacks by the Israeli military, hindering lifesaving operations.
- Internet services in north Gaza have been disrupted since October 19.
- At least three Palestinian journalists have been killed in the last two weeks.
- Reports also indicate that tens of Palestinian men are being taken into custody by the Israeli army.
Oh well, at least the UN is "concerned" WTF
