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Israel's Ongoing Attacks on Palestinians Condemned by Human Rights Committee

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The National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) has reiterated its condemnation of Israel's attacks on Palestinians since October 7, 2023, deeming them a flagrant violation of international humanitarian and human rights law. The attacks have resulted in over 60,000 civilian deaths and 148,722 injuries in the Gaza Strip, as well as 7,500 injuries in the West Bank. NHRC Chairperson Maryam bint Abdullah Al Attiyah emphasized that the Israeli occupation's policies, including the denial of food and access to basic rights, have created a dire humanitarian reality in Gaza. She urged an immediate cessation of attacks and an end to starvation policies, calling on the international community to act decisively to address the situation.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Israeli occupation has committed repeated deliberate attacks against civilians and civilian facilities in the Gaza Strip and West Bank since October 7, 2023.
  • Over 60,000 civilians have been killed, with at least 148,722 injured in the Gaza Strip and 7,500 injured in the West Bank.
  • NHRC Chairperson Maryam bint Abdullah Al Attiyah warned that the Israeli occupation's policies, including the denial of basic rights such as food, water, healthcare, and housing, have created an extremely difficult humanitarian reality in Gaza.
  • The Israeli occupation has imposed severe obstacles and restrictions on relief organizations' work, causing food indicators to exceed the threshold of famine and resulting in death among the population, especially children.
  • NHRC Chairperson Al Attiyah stressed the need for an immediate and comprehensive cessation of attacks against civilians and civilian facilities and the end of starvation policies.
  • The international community is urged to act immediately and decisively to address the dire humanitarian conditions in Gaza, including the elimination of restrictions imposed on humanitarian organizations.
  • The NHRC warned of the danger of overlooking genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity committed by Israel against the Palestinian people.

Statistics:

  • Over 60,000 civilians have been killed in the Gaza Strip and West Bank since October 7, 2023.
  • At least 148,722 civilians have been injured in the Gaza Strip and 7,500 in the West Bank.
  • 60% of those killed and 70% of those injured are women and children.
  • Food indicators in Gaza have exceeded the threshold of famine, causing death and severe malnutrition among the population.

Sources:

  • Qatar News Agency - August 3, 2025
  • The National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) statement

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