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UN Rapporteurs Condemn Israeli Aggression in Gaza, Describe Situation as Genocide and Public Catastrophe

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The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the right to health, Tlaleng Mofokeng, has condemned the Israeli aggression in Gaza, describing the situation as "genocide" and a "public catastrophe" that affects not only the Palestinians but also the future of multilateralism and UN standards. The statement was made during a joint press conference held with other UN rapporteurs on the situation in Gaza and the occupied Palestinian Territory, as part of the 57th session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Israeli aggression in Gaza has been ongoing for 11 months, with the UN Special Rapporteur on the right to health, Tlaleng Mofokeng, describing it as "genocide".
  • Only 17 of Gaza's 36 hospitals are partially functioning, with the remainder destroyed or severely damaged.
  • The Israeli government continues to violate international law by launching attacks on civilians, children, and health workers, as reported by the UN Special Rapporteur on the right to health.
  • UN Special Rapporteur George Katrougalos called for the immediate recognition of the State of Palestine, and for all countries to exert pressure to stop the war on Gaza.
  • The Israeli attacks on Gaza have spread to the West Bank, as reported by the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the occupied Palestinian Territories, Francesca Albanese.
  • The minimum emergency water requirement is 15 liters per person, with the World Health Organization setting this standard.
  • The average water consumption per person in Gaza is 4.7 liters per day, well below the minimum emergency water requirement.

Statistics:

  • 11 months of Israeli aggression in Gaza
  • 36 hospitals in Gaza, with 17 partially functioning
  • Average water consumption per person in Gaza: 4.7 liters per day
  • Minimum emergency water requirement: 15 liters per person
  • Percentage of partially functioning hospitals in Gaza: 47% (17/36)
  • Number of UN rapporteurs involved in the joint press conference: 4

Sources:

  • Special Rapporteur on the right to health, Tlaleng Mofokeng
  • UN Human Rights Council, 57th session
  • United Nations Special Rapporteur on the promotion of democratic and equitable international order, George Katrougalos
  • United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the occupied Palestinian Territories, Francesca Albanese
  • United Nations Special Rapporteur on the human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation, Pedro Arrojo-Agudos
  • World Health Organization (WHO)

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