UN Special Rapporteur Accuses Israel of "Genocide" in Gaza

Strategic Insights -

The UN special rapporteur on Palestine, Francesca Albanese, has condemned Israel's attacks on Gaza, stating that the regime is committing "genocide" against Palestinians using US and European weapons. The comments were made in response to an Israeli airstrike on a Gaza City school that killed over 100 people and injured dozens more. Albanese took to X social media platform to express her outrage, stating that Israel is "genociding" Palestinians in a concentrated manner, using US and European arms, despite the silence of "civilized nations." The attack on the al-Tabin School was just one of many Israeli airstrikes on civilian buildings in Gaza since the start of the war in early October.

Key Takeaways:

  • UN special rapporteur Francesca Albanese has accused Israel of committing "genocide" against Palestinians in Gaza, using US and European weapons.
  • The attack on the al-Tabin School in Gaza killed over 100 people and injured dozens more, with at least one of the missiles reportedly a US-made MK-84 bomb weighing 2,000 pounds.
  • The war in Gaza has resulted in 39,790 fatalities and 91,702 injuries, with most victims being women and children.
  • Israel has imposed a complete siege on Gaza, cutting off fuel, electricity, food, and water to the Palestinians living there.
  • The US has approved $3.5 billion in military funds for Israel, part of a larger $14.1 billion in overseas military aid, which includes equipment that can be sent directly to Israel on a faster timeline.
  • CNN has reported that US-made bombs were used in the strike on the al-Tabin school, including the GBU-39 and MK-84 bombs.
  • The Israeli occupying army has committed numerous crimes and massacres in the Gaza Strip against Palestinian civilians, including the Al Aqsa Storm Operation.

Statistics:

  • 39,790 people have been killed in the war in Gaza as of Saturday.
  • 91,702 people have been injured in the war in Gaza as of Saturday.
  • The attack on the al-Tabin School in Gaza used US-made bombs, including the GBU-39 and MK-84 bombs.
  • The US has approved $3.5 billion in military funds for Israel as part of a larger $14.1 billion in overseas military aid.
  • The war in Gaza began in early October, with Israel launching a complete siege on the densely populated territory.
  • The Gaza death toll is nearing 40,000, with most victims being women and children.

Sources:

  • IRNA (Iranian news agency): "UN special rapporteur says Israel is 'genociding' Palestinians in Gaza"
  • CNN Arabic: "US-made bombs used in strike on Gaza school, report says"
  • Health Ministry in Gaza: "39,790 people killed, 91,702 injured in war in Gaza as of Saturday"