UN Urges Global Action to Prevent Genocide in Gaza
UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk calls on nations to protect civilians amid escalating violence in Gaza.
- Volker Türk, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, warns of potential crimes against humanity in Gaza.
- He criticizes both Israeli military actions and Palestinian armed groups for endangering civilians.
- Türk emphasizes the international community's responsibility under the Genocide Convention to prevent atrocities.
- The population in northern Gaza faces severe risks, including bombings, displacement, and hunger.
- Türk appeals to world leaders to prioritize civilian protection and uphold human rights.