United Nations: Palestinian Ambassador to the United Nations Riyad Mansour has appealed for the formation of a "coalition of the willing" to take action to halt Israel's ongoing genocidal war on Gaza. Mansour made this urgent appeal during a meeting of the UN Security Council, emphasizing the need for immediate intervention to uphold international law and address the dire humanitarian situation in the region.
According to TRTworld.com, Mansour highlighted the massive destruction in Gaza as a result of deliberate actions by Israel. He warned that the consequences of the ongoing conflict would have far-reaching impacts, potentially redefining the region and the world for generations. Mansour condemned the humanitarian catastrophe unfolding in the besieged enclave, stressing the urgent need for international action to end the Israeli blockade and allow access to humanitarian aid.
The situation in Gaza remains critical, with Israel having stalled on implementing a ceasefire and prisoner exchange deal with Hamas since March 2. Gaza's border crossings remain closed, leaving humanitarian aid stranded. The Gaza Health Ministry reported that ten more Palestinians died of starvation and malnutrition in the last 24 hours, raising the death toll since October 2023 to 111.
Israel's actions in Gaza since October 2023 have resulted in the deaths of over 59,200 Palestinians, most of whom are women and children. The ongoing campaign has devastated the enclave, collapsing its health system and leading to severe food shortages. In response to these actions, the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants last November for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant for war crimes and crimes against humanity. Additionally, Israel faces a genocide case at the International Court of Justice for its actions in Gaza.
