'We are seeing the collapse of the humanitarian system in Gaza': UN human rights chief - CNA

NEED FOR INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATIONS INTO WHAT HAPPENED

“It is absolutely important that first of all, there are independent investigations, especially when there are contested narratives. That's absolutely critical,” said Mr Turk, highlighting how various organisations including the UN Commission of Inquiry and International Criminal Court are looking into the matter. 

“But of course, it is curtailed by the fact that we do not have access… and that we actually need to be able to sit down with victims (and) with survivors.”

There is also a need to analyse the figures available, he added. “For example, the fact that you have over 7,000 children having been killed (and) that you have over 4,800 women being killed in Gaza gives us a very strong indication that something is terribly wrong here when it comes to the respect of international humanitarian law.”

On Wednesday, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres made a rare move to invoke Article 99 of the founding UN Charter, allowing him to formally warn the Security Council of a global threat from the war in Gaza. 

“It's clear that the humanitarian system is in a state of collapse… because normally in a war situation, you would be able to deliver humanitarian aid commensurate with the needs,” said Mr Turk, highlighting Mr Guterres’ concerns that the crisis could threaten international peace and security. 

“We know that the Palestinians in Gaza are suffering to an extent that is beyond words,” Mr Turk noted. 

“I think it's important that the world realises it, that there is a wake-up call to the world that something has to happen to bring an end to this violence.”

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