Palestinian ambassador: Israel must be held accountable for destruction in Gaza

Palestinian ambassador: Israel must be held accountable for destruction in Gaza

The Palestinian ambassador to the United Nations, Riyad Mansour, has called on the international community to hold Israel accountable for the destruction in Gaza. Speaking at a press conference, Mansour accused Israel of deliberately targeting civilian infrastructure and essential services, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in the Palestinian enclave. His remarks come amid ongoing ceasefire negotiations and growing international pressure to end the conflict.

Mansour's statement echoes concerns raised by the United Nations and other international organizations, which have condemned the escalating violence and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. According to Al Jazeera, the situation in Gaza has reached a "new level of desperation" with starvation deaths on the rise and Israeli army attacks expanding [1]. The World Food Programme reports that Palestinians in Gaza are not eating for days, highlighting the severity of the crisis.

The ambassador's call for accountability follows a series of statements from international leaders, including US President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron. Trump has blamed Hamas for the collapse of the latest ceasefire talks and called for Israel to "finish the job" and eliminate the militant group [2]. Macron, on the other hand, has announced that France will officially recognize an independent Palestinian state, a move that has been criticized by the United States and Israel [3].

Despite these developments, the humanitarian situation in Gaza continues to deteriorate. The United Nations has warned that the conflict could lead to a "full-blown humanitarian catastrophe" if not addressed promptly. The ambassador's call for accountability underscores the urgent need for a peaceful resolution to the conflict and the importance of holding all parties responsible for the destruction and suffering in Gaza.

Reference List:
[1] https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2025/7/21/live-israel-pounds-gaza-as-palestinians-mourn-aid-seekers-killed-at-zikim
[2] https://www.business-standard.com/world-news/trump-blames-hamas-gaza-ceasefire-collapse-israel-must-finish-job-125072600465_1.html
[3] https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/7/25/us-israel-condemn-frances-move-to-recognise-palestinian-state