United Nations human rights experts have condemned the West for supporting Israel’s war on Gaza as a genocide unfolds in Palestine. The U.N. special rapporteur on the right to food, Michael Fakhri, accuses Israel of deliberately starving 2.3 million Palestinians in Gaza. Francesca Albanese, the special rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territory, claims Israel’s assault on Gaza aims to maximize land control with minimal Palestinian presence.
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AMY GOODMAN: Top U.N. experts condemn & urge world to halt genocide in Palestine. Pedro Arrojo-Agudo highlights the grave water crisis in Gaza, where diseases are rampant. Special rapporteur Michael Fakhri reports a deliberate starvation campaign in Gaza, supported by Francesca Albanese.
Experts stress the urgent need to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Fakhri’s report unveils the severe conditions of Palestinian starvation. Israel’s Finance Minister suggests justifying the starvation of Gaza’s 2 million civilians; Prime Minister Netanyahu dismisses accusations of limiting aid as false.
The U.N. rapporteurs call for immediate action at the General Assembly to provide relief and sanctions against Israel. Failure to respond adequately may result in dire consequences for the Palestinian people and global order.