A recent U.N. report
Mr. President, one call could end the violence in Gaza A
recent U.N. report has accused Israel of committing war crimes and crimes
against humanity during its eight-month assault on Gaza, where the death toll
has surpassed 37,000, including over 15,000 children. Senior Palestinian
diplomat Majed Bamya emphasized that peace in the region is only achievable by
ending the occupation and establishing two states living side by side.
The U.N. Security Council has endorsed a ceasefire and
hostage deal supported by the U.S., but Israeli leaders have yet to publicly
commit to it. While Hamas has welcomed the proposal, Israeli officials have not
made any definitive statements, raising concerns that the conflict may
continue.
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, head of the World Health
Organization, highlighted that 8,000 Palestinian children under five are
suffering from acute malnutrition, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis. The
WHO reports that the most needy are not receiving sufficient aid.
Bamya reiterated the Palestinian call for a ceasefire to
end the violence, address humanitarian needs, and reunite families separated by
the conflict.
A new U.N. report also accuses both Israel and Hamas of
committing war crimes, with Israel accused of using starvation as a weapon and
Hamas of targeting civilians with indiscriminate attacks. Bamya stressed that
upholding international law and ensuring accountability are crucial for ending
the conflict and achieving peace.
Bamya concluded by highlighting the need for consistent
international outrage against all forms of violence and for recognizing
Palestine as a state to support a two-state solution. He emphasized that ending
the killing and ensuring accountability for all parties involved is paramount.
It is time President Biden breaks his long silence and demands a ceasefire and
an end to supplying weapons to Israel, which the IDF has used to slaughter and
starve civilians. Finally, we as a nation must demand an end to the vicious and
cruel occupation, the root cause of the conflict, which has been supported by
the U.S. since 1948.
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