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2 days ago
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Hamas: Famine in Gaza has Reached Catastrophic Levels, Immediate Action Needed
DaysofPal-The Hamas Movement warned on Thursday that famine in the Gaza Strip has reached dangerous levels, threatening the lives of hundreds of thousands of residents amid a blockade that has lasted for over 21 months, and the ongoing Israeli aggression against the territory. In a press statement, Hamas said that the Israeli occupation is deliberately using a policy of 'starvation and denial of basic necessities' as a tool of genocide, describing it as 'one of the most horrific crimes committed against children and innocent civilians in modern times.' Hamas strongly criticized the silence of the international community and its institutions, particularly the UN Security Council, stating that ignoring the ongoing humanitarian catastrophe 'sets a dangerous precedent that reinforces the logic of lawlessness and contempt for international and humanitarian laws.' The Movement called on Arab and Islamic countries and the United Nations to take immediate action to pressure for the lifting of the siege imposed on Gaza and to allow the urgent entry of food and humanitarian aid. It emphasized the urgent need to end the cycle of killing, genocide, and brutal starvation. Shortlink for this post:
Days of Palestine
4 days ago
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UNICEF: Killing of 7 Children in Gaza While Waiting for Water is Terrible
DaysofPal-The Executive Director of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), Catherine Russell, has expressed deep shock over the killing of seven Palestinian children in an airstrike that targeted a water distribution point in central Gaza, while the children were waiting to collect water. According to UN reports, the incident occurred on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Also, it resulted in the deaths of four other individuals, making it one of the deadliest attacks on civilians in recent weeks. In an official statement, Russell described the attack as 'a painful reminder that there is no safe place for children in Gaza.' He called on the Israeli government to urgently review its rules of engagement to ensure the protection of civilians under international humanitarian law. She added that the tragedy came just days after a similar incident in which children and women were killed while waiting for food aid. Russell highlighted that the attack underscores the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip, particularly amid a sharp rise in cases of acute child malnutrition. More than 5,800 children were diagnosed in June alone, over 1,000 of whom are in urgent need of therapeutic care. Gaza residents are also facing a severe water crisis after the main desalination plant went offline, forcing families to rely on unsecured water distribution points, often in areas vulnerable to attacks. The UNICEF chief urged the Israeli occupation and the international community to launch a comprehensive and independent investigation into the attack, immediately revise rules of engagement that have led to civilian deaths, and fully comply with international humanitarian law, especially regarding the protection of children in conflict zones. UN data indicates that nearly 800 people, most of them women and children, have been killed since the end of May while trying to access food aid in Gaza, amid worsening security conditions that have severely hampered the delivery of humanitarian supplies. In concluding her statement, Russell warned that continued violations without accountability 'will lead to catastrophic consequences for children in Gaza,' calling for 'immediate and effective action by all relevant parties.' Shortlink for this post:
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4 days ago
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20 Civilians Killed by Israeli Toxic Gas at Aid Distribution Center in Rafah
DaysofPal-The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) killed at least 20 Palestinian civilians, most of them children, and injured dozens more on Wednesday morning after firing teargas canisters at the starving crowds while they were waiting for humanitarian aid near the American aid distribution center in Al-Teenah Street, northwest of Rafah city, in southern Gaza. Medical sources confirmed that at least 20 people were killed at the scene, while many others were transported to makeshift hospitals amid a severe shortage of medical supplies. The death toll is expected to rise. Eyewitnesses reported that American soldiers stationed at the main gate of the aid center deliberately closed the gate as thousands of civilians arrived and then began firing large amounts of toxic and tear gas, causing mass suffocation, particularly among women and children. According to the Government Media Office in Gaza, the total number of victims near what it described as 'death traps', referring to the American-Israeli aid centers, has now reached 805 martyrs, 5,252 injured, and 42 missing persons. This incident comes as part of the ongoing genocidal war waged by the Israeli army on Gaza, now in its 649th consecutive day, marked by systematic targeting of displaced families, starving civilians, and those seeking humanitarian assistance, especially children and women. The siege on Gaza has continued for over four months, amid international silence and U.S. support. Shortlink for this post:
Days of Palestine
10-07-2025
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Euro-Med Condemns US Sanctions on UN Palestine Rapporteur
DaysofPal-The Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor condemned on Wednesday the US decision to impose sanctions on Francesca Albanese, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the occupied Palestinian territories. In a statement sent to Safa News Agency, the Monitor said the move reflects the official U.S. stance against any independent attempt to expose the truth about the genocide and systematic violations committed by the Israeli occupation in Gaza. It stressed that the decision marks a dangerous deviation from the core principles of international law and human rights and constitutes a direct attack on the United Nations and its mechanisms, threatening the independence of UN special rapporteurs. 'Albanese has been among the few voices to demonstrate moral and professional courage in describing what is happening in Gaza as genocide committed in full view of the world,' the Monitor said. It emphasized that Albanese's work is entirely legitimate and aligned with her official mandate from the Human Rights Council to monitor violations in the occupied Palestinian territories. Her documentation and calls for accountability are at the very heart of her responsibilities. 'Instead of re-evaluating its disastrous policies regarding Israeli crimes, Washington chose to punish the one exposing its complicity,' the statement continued. The Monitor described the sanctions as a desperate attempt to silence the truth and a warning message to anyone who dares to defend the victims of Israeli aggression. It affirmed its full support for Albanese and her principled stance grounded in international law and human conscience, calling for wide international condemnation of the sanctions and real solidarity. Finally, the Euro-Med Monitor urged the United Nations, the UN Human Rights Council, other special rapporteurs, and the international community at large not to remain silent and to act swiftly to protect the independence of the international human rights system. Shortlink for this post:
Days of Palestine
26-06-2025
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Lazzarini: Palestinians Are Being Separated from Palestine
DaysofPal-The Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) Philippe Lazzarini has issued a stark warning, stating that what is happening on the ground constitutes 'a project to separate Palestinians from Palestine,' amid a rapidly deteriorating political and humanitarian reality. He said that over 20 months of international inaction and impunity in the Gaza Strip have led to 'the starvation and humiliation of the population,' warning of an escalating humanitarian catastrophe amid a suffocating blockade and a deliberate prevention of aid access—even though food and medical supplies are piling up at Gaza's borders. 'We are witnessing a dangerous turning point in the occupied Palestinian territory, where more than two million people in Gaza are facing hunger under shameful international silence,' he stressed, noting that the agency is operating under exceptional conditions, struggling to deliver aid amid shrinking resources and dwindling funding. The Commissioner-General further pointed out that the Israeli annexation process in the occupied West Bank is 'moving full speed ahead,' in a blatant attempt to entrench the occupation and expand settlements at the expense of Palestinian rights. He also affirmed that Palestinian refugees are being marginalized across the region, calling on the international community to end these unjust policies and urgently intervene to protect refugees and their rights to dignity and justice. He concluded his statement by saying, 'What we are witnessing today is not just a humanitarian crisis but an organized crime aimed at separating the Palestinian people from their land, history, and future.' Shortlink for this post:
