The United Nations’ human rights chief issued a stark warning on Friday regarding the escalating situation in northern Gaza, describing it as potentially leading to “crimes against humanity.”
In a video statement, the chief expressed deep concern over the Israeli military’s actions in the region, accusing them of subjecting the population to bombing, siege, and starvation. He highlighted the difficult choices faced by the residents, including mass displacement or remaining trapped in an active conflict zone.
The situation in northern Gaza was described as deteriorating rapidly, with fears that the Israeli government’s policies could result in the forced removal of all Palestinians from the area. The chief emphasized the urgent need for world leaders to intervene and uphold international humanitarian law.
Allegations were made against the Israeli military for targeting hospitals and schools, resulting in the deaths of hospital staff, patients, and journalists. The chief also condemned the use of civilian facilities by Palestinian armed groups for military operations, labeling it as unacceptable.
The chief’s remarks underscored the gravity of the situation in Gaza, warning of potential atrocity crimes and urging immediate action to prevent further escalation of violence and human rights violations.
