Unfolding tensions highlighted as US demands adherence to humanitarian law following tragic deaths of medics
US Urges Compliance with International Law After Gaza Medics' Fatalities
US Urges Compliance with International Law After Gaza Medics' Fatalities
US calls for accountability in the wake of killings amidst escalating Gaza conflict
The United States has reiterated its expectation for "all parties on the ground" in Gaza to heed international humanitarian law, after Israeli military actions resulted in the deaths of 15 individuals, including paramedics and a UN official. The incident, which has drawn international scrutiny, involved the discovery of a mass grave by the UN, revealing bodies of medics still in uniform. State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce emphasized that "every single thing that happens in Gaza is happening because of Hamas," diverting attention away from the Israeli military's role in the incident.
The UN's humanitarian agency reported that five ambulances, a fire truck, and a UN vehicle were targeted, resulting in the tragic loss of lives. The Israeli military, defending its actions, claimed it had fired on vehicles operating without headlights, assuring that militant operatives were among those targeted. However, the international humanitarian laws clearly prohibit actions aimed at civilians, especially safeguarding medical personnel in conflict zones.
Jonathan Whittall, leader of the UN's humanitarian efforts in Gaza, expressed outrage over the conduct of the military, highlighting the marked mass grave with an emergency light from one of the impacted ambulances. The ongoing conflict has escalated significantly since an unprecedented cross-border assault in October 2023, resulting in a staggering death toll, with over 50,000 casualties reported from Gaza. With the Israel-Gaza crisis deepening, calls for profound humanitarian respect remain vital.
The UN's humanitarian agency reported that five ambulances, a fire truck, and a UN vehicle were targeted, resulting in the tragic loss of lives. The Israeli military, defending its actions, claimed it had fired on vehicles operating without headlights, assuring that militant operatives were among those targeted. However, the international humanitarian laws clearly prohibit actions aimed at civilians, especially safeguarding medical personnel in conflict zones.
Jonathan Whittall, leader of the UN's humanitarian efforts in Gaza, expressed outrage over the conduct of the military, highlighting the marked mass grave with an emergency light from one of the impacted ambulances. The ongoing conflict has escalated significantly since an unprecedented cross-border assault in October 2023, resulting in a staggering death toll, with over 50,000 casualties reported from Gaza. With the Israel-Gaza crisis deepening, calls for profound humanitarian respect remain vital.
