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Wednesday, Feb 05, 2025
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UN to Add Israel to Human Rights Blacklist
The United Nations will list Israel among nations failing to protect children in conflict, inciting strong responses from Israeli leaders. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized the decision on social media, while Palestinian envoy Riyad Mansour saw it as a step toward ending Israel's impunity. The report will also name Palestinian groups, with overall violence in Gaza causing extensive civilian suffering.
The United Nations is set to include Israel on a list of countries and armed forces failing to protect children in war, provoking a strong response from Israeli officials.
The 'Children and Armed Conflict' report by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will be published on June 18.
Israel's UN ambassador, Gilad Erdan, expressed shock over the inclusion.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized the UN's decision as taking the side of Hamas.
The Palestinian UN envoy, Riyad Mansour, called the inclusion of Israel a step towards ending impunity for actions that harm children.
Hamas and Islamic Jihad will also be listed.
Violence in Gaza has resulted in thousands of deaths, predominantly civilians, and significant hardships for the area's 2.4 million residents.
The 'Children and Armed Conflict' report by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will be published on June 18.
Israel's UN ambassador, Gilad Erdan, expressed shock over the inclusion.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized the UN's decision as taking the side of Hamas.
The Palestinian UN envoy, Riyad Mansour, called the inclusion of Israel a step towards ending impunity for actions that harm children.
Hamas and Islamic Jihad will also be listed.
Violence in Gaza has resulted in thousands of deaths, predominantly civilians, and significant hardships for the area's 2.4 million residents.
