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The spokesperson for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has raised concerns about the grave situation in Gaza, highlighting that the murder of journalists in the region should serve as a call for global action rather than a reason for silence. In a recent press conference in Geneva, Thameen Al-Kheetan described the attack carried out by Israeli forces on the Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis as “unacceptable.”
This attack, which included multiple bombings, tragically resulted in health workers and rescuers who came to assist after the first bombing also becoming victims of the second. Al-Kheetan reported that at least five journalists were affected in these fatal assaults, including one journalist who died in the first bombing and three others, including one woman, during the second.
Since October 7, 2023, at least 247 murders of Palestinian journalists in Gaza have been documented, raising disturbing questions about the safety of communicators in the area. “These communicators are the eyes and ears of the entire world and must be protected,” stated the spokesperson.
In this context, Al-Kheetan emphasized the need for a thorough investigation into these attacks and demanded that those responsible face justice. He recalled the international prohibition against attacking journalists and hospitals, insisting that the responsibility for these investigations lies with Israel as the occupying power. However, he lamented that to date, there have been no significant advancements, underscoring the urgency of demanding accountability.
Meanwhile, humanitarian agencies working in the area continue to request the entry of vital aid to the Palestinian territory, which is suffering from a severe blockade. Philippe Lazzarini, Commissioner-General of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees, stressed that the amount of aid reaching Gaza is insufficient to meet the enormous needs of the population, making an urgent call for the international community to pressure Israel. “Every hour can make a difference,” he asserted.
Source: MiMub in Spanish
