16.05.2025 23:00
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, stated that the number of deaths has significantly increased following Israel's attacks in Gaza, emphasizing that the international community must take action to stop the situation. Türk called for global action.
The United Nations (UN) High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk reported a significant increase in deaths due to Israel's attacks in Gaza, calling for global action to stop this.
The United Nations (UN) High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk made a written statement regarding Israel's attacks and blockade.
"THE HUMANITARIAN SITUATION HAS WORSENED FURTHER"
Türk stated that there has been a significant increase in attacks and casualties in Gaza this week, including attacks targeting hospitals, saying, "This situation has further worsened the already desperate humanitarian situation among the signs that it will deteriorate."
CALL FOR GLOBAL ACTION
Türk called for global action to prevent further deaths. He stated, "The threat of intense attacks, the systematic destruction of all buildings, and the recent bombings that force people to flee while humanitarian aid is being denied show pressure for a permanent demographic change in Gaza, which is contrary to international law and equivalent to ethnic cleansing."
"WE MUST STOP THIS MADNESS"
Calling on all parties, including third countries directly affected, to stop the attacks, Türk noted that medical services in Gaza are in a collapsed state. He emphasized that displaced families are being forced to live in tents under extremely inadequate conditions while trying to maintain their dignity.
Türk reported that the hunger deepened due to Israel's blockade, stating, "We must stop this madness."