The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights cautions that the conflict in Gaza could potentially contribute to a larger crisis in the Middle East.
Volker Türk expressed his worry that in this volatile situation, a small trigger could result in a larger and more widespread conflict, during his speech at the Human Rights Council, the highest human rights assembly within the United Nations. During…
UNICEF cautions that infants in Gaza are gradually dying while the world watches.
In a statement released on Sunday, UNICEF Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa, Adele Khodr, expressed that our concerns about the deaths of children have unfortunately become a reality. Recent reports state that at least 10 children…
The Security Council emphasizes their previous request for prompt and secure distribution of assistance to Gaza.
Members issued a statement on Saturday expressing their deep concern over reports that “more than 100 individuals lost their lives, with several hundred others sustaining injuries, including gunshot wounds…in an incident involving Israeli forces at a large gathering surrounding a…
Around 9,000 females have lost their lives in the current conflict in Gaza according to the United Nations entity dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women.
According to UN Women, approximately 9,000 women have lost their lives at the hands of Israeli forces during the ongoing war that began almost five months ago. However, this number is expected to be even greater given the number of…
Gaza is facing its worst fear of experiencing a famine, as reports emerge that a tenth child has died from starvation.
According to spokesperson Christian Lindmeier of the UN health agency, the official reports from yesterday or this morning stated that another child had been officially recorded as dying from starvation in a hospital. This marks a heartbreaking milestone, as the…
The leader of the United Nations expresses shock at the devastating loss of human life caused by the conflict in Gaza.
“Tragically, an unknown number of people lie under rubble,” António Guterres added, in a statement issued by his spokesperson, reiterating his call for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire and unconditional release of all the hostages seized during the Hamas-led terror attack…
People in Gaza are consuming natural plants in order to stay alive.
Every morning, they set out on a journey through the open fields to find edible plants, one of which is called cheeseweed or khubeezeh in the local language. These plants have been a traditional side dish for generations among Palestinians,…
. The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights urges for an end to the ‘Carnage’ in Gaza during a meeting with the Human Rights Council.
Mr. Türk emphasized the urgent need to put an end to the ongoing war in Gaza, stressing the importance of pursuing peace, holding accountable those responsible for breaching international humanitarian laws, and conducting investigations into potential war crimes committed by…
UN human rights chief says all sides involved in Gaza crisis could be guilty of war crimes.
The most recent report from his Office regarding the conditions in the area of Palestine that is under Israeli control will be presented to the Human Rights Council on Thursday. Mr. Türk reiterates his disapproval of the violent acts carried…
Under Israeli attack in Gaza, doctors paint a bleak picture of life without medicine and hope.
According to UN News, Dr. Haidar Al-Qudra, hospital manager, stated that living here is extremely challenging. As of now, the World Health Organization reports that only 12 out of Gaza’s 36 hospitals are able to function to some extent. The…