The Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (UNHCHR) has expressed grave concern over potential atrocity crimes, highlighting the impossible choice people face between starvation and being shot. According to the UNHCHR, nearly 800 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza since May while trying to get food, with most of them killed at sites run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), a group backed by the US and Israel.
In a recent development, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz revealed details of a proposed “humanitarian city” of tents set up on the ruins of Rafah, where 600,000 Palestinians would be relocated after strict security screenings with no freedom to leave afterwards. This plan has been met with criticism from rights groups, who call it a concentration zone.
Philippe Lazzarini, head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, has accused Israel of engineering the “most cruel and Machiavellian scheme to kill” in Gaza, which has become “the graveyard of children and starving people”. As the Israeli attacks intensify, signs of hunger become visible everywhere across the forcibly starved territory.
The situation in Gaza is dire, with at least 57,762 people killed and 137,656 wounded, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry. The Israeli war on Gaza has also led to a severe water crisis, with diesel fuel supplies blocked, resulting in a 70% drop in well production.
In related news, the US government has acknowledged its use of Canary Mission, a shadowy pro-Israel website, to identify pro-Palestine students for deportation. This has sparked anger and concern among rights advocates, who argue that the website is being used to target and harass activists.
The conflict in Gaza continues to escalate, with Israeli settlers attacking ambulances and Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. The situation is complex and multifaceted, with various parties involved, including Israel, Palestine, and the US.
As the situation unfolds, it is essential to stay informed and up-to-date on the latest developments. Ireport24news coverage provides real-time updates and analysis on the conflict, including the impact on civilians and the role of international actors.