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The Independent
18 hours ago
- Politics
- The Independent
Palestinian diplomat urged media access to Gaza before deadly strike on reporters
In a speech on 10 August, Palestine 's UN Ambassador Riyad Mansour urged the Security Council to send 100 journalists to Gaza to observe the situation. During an emergency meeting, Ambassador Mansour challenged Benjamin Netanyahu 's claims of a 'global conspiracy' regarding events in Gaza. Hours after his address, an Israeli airstrike targeted a tent housing journalists outside al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City. The strike resulted in the deaths of five Al Jazeera reporters, including 28-year-old correspondent Anas al-Sharif. Watch the video in full above.
The Independent
18 hours ago
- Politics
- The Independent
Palestinian ambassador calls for media to enter Gaza hours before Al Jazeera reporters killed
Palestine 's UN ambassador invited the Security Council to 'take 100 journalists' into Gaza to 'see exactly what is happening there' hours before five reporters from Al Jazeera were killed in an Israeli airstrike. On Sunday (10 August), Riyad Mansour addressed an emergency meeting at the Security Council, which had gathered to discuss Israel 's plans to take over Gaza City. He told the council that they should send 100 journalists from their countries to the besieged enclave. 'If Netanyahu is so sure of this global conspiracy about a 'lie', let him prove it,' he said. His remarks came just hours before Israel targeted a tent housing the journalists outside al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, killing five, including 28-year-old correspondent Anas al-Sharif.
Shafaq News
5 days ago
- Politics
- Shafaq News
UN Security Council to meet on Gaza Occupation
Shafaq News – New York The United Nations Security Council is set to convene an emergency session on Friday to discuss Israel's decision to occupy the Gaza Strip, following requests from several member states. The Israeli plan has drawn widespread Arab and international condemnation. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres described the plan as a 'dangerous escalation.' Palestinian Ambassador to the UN, Riyad Mansour, stated that the emergency session would be held to 'halt Israel's decision to take control of Gaza,' emphasizing that this contradicts international law, and the international community must act swiftly.' Earlier, Israel's security cabinet approved a plan proposed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to establish military control over Gaza City, a move that has sparked sharp criticism from opposition leaders and heightened concerns over the fate of hostages.
Middle East Eye
5 days ago
- Politics
- Middle East Eye
'It is the duty of the international community to act' to stop Israel, Palestinian UN ambassador says
Palestinian ambassador to the United Nations Riyad Mansour told reporters on Friday that only pressure by the international community can stop Israel's full military takeover of Gaza, and end the war. "This escalation by the Israeli government is going in total contradiction to the will of the international community, international law and common sense, and I even dare to say against the wish of the majority of the people inside Israel, as we read opinion polls," he said. "Therefore, it is the duty of the international community to act," he added. "The president [of the Palestinian Authority Mahmoud Abbas] is contacting all leaders in all corners of the globe for everyone to act responsibly, to avoid additional catastrophes against our people in the Gaza Strip," Mansour said. "We are grateful for the positions declared by a number of countries, including the European Union, UK, the position of Germany, which indicated that they will not send weapons that could be used against the Gaza Strip".
NBC News
5 days ago
- Politics
- NBC News
‘Crazy, irresponsible, dangerous': Palestinian ambassador condemns Netanyahu's plan
Palestinian Ambassador to the United Nations Riyad Mansour called for support from the international community and urged the U.N. Security Council to 'shoulder its responsibilities.'
