At UN Palestine call for halt to Israel offense

Subject: International Relations

Section: International Organisation

Context: Palestinian UN envoy urges UN Secretary-General to stop Israel’s “crime against humanity.”

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The Palestinian UN envoy has urged UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to take stronger action to prevent what they consider a “crime against humanity” by Israel.
Israel has warned nearly half of Gaza’s population to evacuate ahead of an impending assault.
The situation has sparked international concern, with Russia proposing a draft resolution for a humanitarian ceasefire and condemning violence against civilians.
The UN Secretary-General has emphasized the importance of protecting civilians, and calls for a ceasefire and access to humanitarian aid have been made by the Arab Group ambassadors. The situation remains highly volatile.

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