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The United Nations has strongly condemned Israel’s attacks on starving Palestinians queuing daily for humanitarian aid in Gaza, and called for an immediate and independent investigation into these incidents.
This statement comes as Israeli forces continue to target Palestinians at aid distribution points, resulting in hundreds of deaths and injuries. The attacks are contributing to what observers describe as a continuing genocide now in its 22nd month. Israeli soldiers and officials have admitted to deliberately firing at unarmed civilians who were simply trying to obtain food.
In a briefing to the UN Security Council, UN Assistant Secretary-General for Middle East Affairs, Khaled Khiari, said: “We strongly condemn the loss of life and injuries of Palestinians seeking aid in Gaza.”
He also urged for “an immediate and independent investigation into these events and for perpetrators to be held accountable.”
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