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International Experts Condemn Israeli Strikes in Gaza
A group of 50 international human rights experts has called for decisive international action to end the bloodshed in Gaza amidst mounting criticism of Israeli air strikes. These experts have labeled the air strikes in Rafah as 'indiscriminate' and disproportionate, particularly condemning the raids on displaced civilian camps. These raids on Sunday night in Tal al-Sultan resulted in the tragic loss of 46 lives, including 23 women, children, and elderly individuals.
The human rights experts expressed their deep anguish over the horrific images of destruction, displacement, and death emerging from Rafah, describing scenes of infants dismembered and people burned alive in the wake of the attacks. Their reports from the ground indicate the strikes were random, causing many to be trapped in burning plastic tents, resulting in a devastating toll on civilians.
The Independent UN experts emphasized that these brutal attacks constitute a flagrant violation of international law and represent an affront to human decency and common humanity. They criticized the reckless targeting of locations known to be sheltering displaced Palestinians, including vulnerable groups seeking refuge. Highlighting the necessity for accountability, the experts noted that even if the Israeli leaders now claim that the strikes were a mistake, this does not absolve them of international legal responsibility.
The independence of the UN experts was underscored as they referenced a recent historic directive from the International Court of Justice (ICJ). This directive ordered Israel to cease military operations immediately, warning that further actions could escalate to acts of genocide. Defying the ICJ's order, Israel reportedly conducted additional strikes, prompting calls for immediate sanctions and international measures to ensure compliance with international law.
Further bolstering the urgency for international intervention, the UN Security Council has been urged to act decisively on this matter. Various international representatives, including the French ambassador to the UN, have underscored the pressing need for the Security Council to address the escalating violence in Gaza.
The poignant appeal by these experts highlights the continued impunity Israel has enjoyed for its actions against the Palestinian people over decades, with the latest incidents reinforcing the call for an independent international investigation. The objective remains clear: to hold those responsible accountable and mitigate further humanitarian disasters.
- The ongoing conflict in Gaza saw new developments, with Palestinian reports indicating continuous security force activities and confrontations. Arab reports confirmed the death of former crossing director Salama Bracha in an attack east of Khan Yunis.
- The US Central Command also reported that three anti-ship ballistic missiles hit the 'LAX' ship in the Red Sea, fired from Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen, highlighting the broader regional tensions amidst the Gaza conflict.
- Saudi Arabia has both condemned the attacks in Rafah and accused Israel of genocide, with Crown Prince Bin Salman calling for immediate international condemnation of the continued targeting of defenseless Palestinians in Rafah.
