UN chief Guterres demands information about the fatal shots in Gaza!

UN chief Guterres demands information about the fatal shots in Gaza!

Rafah, Gazastreifen, Palästinensische Gebiete - UN General Secretary António Guterres today asked for an independent investigation in view of the deadly incident in Gaza, in which numerous civilians were killed. According to reports, at least 27 people were killed in the Gaza Strip at a distribution center for humanitarian aid and around 90 injured. Violence occurred near the city of Rafah, where Israeli soldiers made shots on people who approached the auxiliary center. According to the Israeli army, these shots were handed over after suspects, which were a threat, had moved away from the intended paths, while a large crowd on the regular paths moved.

The UN spokesman Stéphane Dujarric described the loss of human life as "unimaginable" and criticized the circumstances under which civilians have to risk their lives to obtain food. Guterres expressed horror about the situation and emphasized that it was unacceptable that Palestinians have to risk their lives for food. Meanwhile, Hamas reported that the shots had targeted thousands of civilians. The US Foundation GHF, which operates the distribution center, rejected the allegations and explained that all relief goods had been distributed without incidents.

conflict and humanitarian crisis

The situation in the Gaza Strip is catastrophic. Unicef ​​warns that the lifeline for children in the area is almost dried up. Hunger, thirst and diseases are widespread, while the prices for food have risen sharply. Against this background, several organizations, including Oxfam and Save the Children, criticize the procedure of Israel, which ignores international law obligations and threatens to hunge the civilian population. The Israeli military actions have not subsided either. According to reports from the Hamas Civil Protection Authority, 14 people were recently killed in an attack on a residential building in Jabalija and missing 20.

The humanitarian situation is shattering and several organizations urgently call for help. The International Committee of the Red Cross (IKRK) and others warn that food and medical products are running out. Children and pregnant women who are exposed to hunger and malnutrition are particularly affected. Reports indicate that the destruction of agricultural areas and the attacks on emergency accommodation further tighten the food supply.

Guterres' statement and the demand for an investigation are controversial in Israeli politics. The Foreign Ministry of Israel described its statements as "shame" and accused him of not condemning Hamas. In the meantime, the location in the Gaza Strip remains extremely tense, especially after the end of a two -month fire break in March. Israel has continued his military missions to dismantle Hamas, while the humanitarian challenges are becoming increasingly pressing.

The situation illustrates the complex effects of the continued conflict in the Gaza Strip, where the news about deadly incidents and humanitarian crises go hand in hand and the life of the civilian population is further in danger.