UN & NGO Statements

UN Adds Israel to “Blacklist” for Conflict-Related Sexual Violence

Gaza Herald – The United Nations has added Israel to its “blacklist” of parties accused of committing conflict-related sexual violence, according to Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon, who said the list also includes groups classified as “terrorist organizations,” […]

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125000 skin infection cases linked to rodents and parasites reported in Gaza in five months

Gaza Herald- United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) warned of a deepening health crisis in Gaza after more than 125,000 cases of skin infections linked to rodents and parasites were reported between

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UN: Torture, Sexual Abuse Against Palestinian Detainees Must Be Investigated

Gaza Herald – The UN Human Rights Office announced that the torture and mistreatment of Palestinian detainees in Israeli detention camps is “unacceptable,” urging independent investigations into all deaths, abuse, and inhumane treatment inside detention facilities. Spokesperson Thameen al-Kheetan stated

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UN begins pest control drive in Gaza amid ongoing access restrictions

Gaza Herald-The United Nations delivered pesticides into Gaza to address escalating health risks caused by insects and other environmental hazards, UN Deputy Spokesman Farhan Haq said on Friday, while humanitarian agencies stressed that an effective response depends on Israeli authorities

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