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Summary of Recent Palestinian Appeals to the UN Regarding Israeli Aggression in Gaza
In recent communications to the United Nations, Riyad Mansour, the Permanent Representative of Palestine, highlighted the escalating aggressions by Israel against the Gaza Strip. He sent three identical letters to high-ranking UN officials, including the Secretary-General, the current President of the Security Council from Denmark, and the President of the General Assembly.
Mansour detailed the re-imposition of a complete blockade on Gaza by Israeli forces, coupled with ongoing incitements from Israeli officials advocating for ethnic cleansing and genocide against the Palestinian populace. He condemned the military attacks that began on March 18, which led to significant civilian casualties, predominantly affecting women and children. He pointed out that these violent operations allowed Israeli forces to regain control over key transport routes between northern and southern Gaza while also issuing evacuation orders that further displaced many civilians.
Mansour appealed for immediate international intervention to stop the bloodshed and save innocent lives. He emphasized the urgent need to end the illegal and brutal use of force by Israel against the civilian population of Gaza. He called on the Security Council to uphold its authority and related resolutions, particularly Resolution 2735, to ensure a ceasefire that would allow for the release of political prisoners and uninterrupted humanitarian aid to the region.
Additionally, Mansour warned that the continued inaction by the international community in response to these violations—including war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocidal acts—would undermine the credibility of the UN Security Council. He urged all possible efforts to halt the ongoing aggression, protect the Palestinian people, and put an end to the illegal occupation of their territory.
This sequence of appeals underscores the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza and the urgency of constructive international action to address what Palestinian authorities describe as systematic violations of human rights and international law by Israel.
