Palestine condemns Israel’s refusal to cooperate with UN commission

Ramallah (Palestine): Palestinian authorities have condemned Israel’s refusal to cooperate with the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council (UNHRC) commission over an inquiry into the tensions in the Gaza Strip since May of last year.  According to reports, the Palestinian Foreign Ministry has issued a statement condemning the Israeli government’s decision to deny entry to officials from the UNHRC, into Israel and Palestinian territories.  On Thursday, Israel has announced that it will not cooperate with the United Nations (UN) and the international community in investigating the alleged abuse of Palestinians. According to reports, Israel officially informed the UNHRC that it will not cooperate and will deny entry to its members.  Bilawal Bhutto condemns murder of journalist Athar Mateen Singer Ali Noor accused of sexual harassment Israel’s envoy to the UN, Ambassador Meriav Eilon Shahar said, “It is clear to my country that there is no reason to believe that Israel will be treated fairly, and without discrimination by the Human Rights Council or its Commission of Inquiry.” It is pertinent to note that the UNHRC set up a three-member commission of inquiry in May 2021, eleven days after the war between Hamas militants and Israel in the Gaza Strip. Since … Continue reading Palestine condemns Israel’s refusal to cooperate with UN commission