A new UN report released on the day of the annual General Assembly meeting claims that Israeli forces have “systematically destroyed” civil life in Gaza since October 2023 while demonstrating a “clear intent” to forcibly remove Palestinians from the occupied West Bank, effectively preventing any chance of a future Palestinian state.
Israel’s plans to expand its illegal settlements in the occupied territory, according to the UN Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, were detailed in the report released on Tuesday. It claimed that Israel is destroying civilian infrastructure, forcing Palestinians to cross the border, and razing basic infrastructure.
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Israeli officials have “shown a clear and consistent intention to establish permanent military control over Gaza and to change its demographic composition while systematically destroying Palestinian life in Gaza,” according to the report, citing Israeli demolition of wells, sewage pumping stations, and wastewater treatment plants, as well as the destruction of educational institutions, mosques, and cemeteries.
Since October 2023, Israel’s war against Gaza has resulted in at least 65, 382 casualties, and 166, 985 injuries. Another tens of thousands are thought to be buried beneath the rubble. At least 29 Palestinians were killed in Gaza City on Tuesday alone as ground forces advanced in the city’s south, and deadly Israeli air attacks were becoming more frequent.
Israel declared war on October 7, 2023, following a Hamas-led attack that resulted in the deaths of 1, 139 people. 48 of the roughly 200 people who were taken captive are still present in Gaza. At least 20 of them are reportedly still alive.
A UN investigation revealed last week that Israel’s occupation of Gaza was a genocide, a turning point in the nearly two years of fighting that campaigners claim is a war of vengeance without any specific objectives.
On March 18, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vehemently abdicated the ceasefire agreement with Hamas and launched massive airstrikes. Additionally, it placed a total aid blockade in the 2.3 million-person enclave, which has been the site of forcibly displaced 2.3 million people’s famine and starvation deaths.
The UN found in its report on Tuesday that “the widespread destruction of Gaza has created a situation where Palestinians cannot return to their homes,” opening the door for Israeli officials to suggest that they “voluntarily immigrate” to other nations.
The Commission points out that if implemented, Israeli officials’ plans for “voluntary migration” and the creation of a “humanitarian city” would constitute the war crime and crime against humanity for the forced displacement and deportation of the Palestinian population.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has continued to advocate for “voluntary migration” of Palestinians leaving Gaza, a term used to describe forced displacement and ethnic cleansing.
Netanyahu and his former defense minister Yoav Gallant were wanted on charges of war crimes last year, according to the International Criminal Court.
The Israeli mission in Geneva responded to the most recent UN report by saying that “Hamas has genocidal intent toward Israel,” and the report is completely contradictory. This Commission makes the most of every opportunity to reveal its true personality and political agenda.
Israel has referred to the UN as “anti-Israel,” but it has not provided any supporting evidence. In Israel’s recent strikes, at least 373 UN employees have died.
Life in the West Bank is being occupied.
Israel’s recent actions in the occupied West Bank were also highlighted by the UN commission.
According to the UN report, “Israeli policies and actions in the West Bank show clear intent to forcibly transfer Palestinians, increase Israeli civilian presence, and annex the entire West Bank, preventing any potential Palestinian self-determination and statehood and maintain an indefinite occupation,” according to the UN report.
Since Israel began its devastating war against Gaza, which left more than 1, 000 Palestinians dead, in the occupied West Bank, Israel has launched a crackdown on the region. In the last 23 months, there have been at least 18, 000 Palestinian arrests. Israeli military and settler violence was at its highest level in years even before the Hamas-led Palestinian group’s attack on Israel on October 7, 2023.
As Israel’s settlement expansion on Palestinian lands continues, more than 100 Palestinians were detained earlier this month in Israeli-led raids on the West Bank city of Tulkarem.
Netanyahu has long pressed for a future Palestinian state.
“We have promised that no Palestinian state will exist,” the statement read. As he signed a deal that would make any future Palestinian state essentially impossible, Netanyahu stated earlier this month.
He also boasted of having obstructed the Oslo peace process, which required a freeze of settlements, which was deemed against international law in 1993. A resolution was passed by the UN General Assembly last September, urging Israel to end its occupation of the occupied territories within a year.
Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, a member of the Qatar-based UN General Assembly, criticized Israel’s “treacherous attack” against Hamas leaders in a speech.
He reaffirmed Israel’s status as a “rogue” state and warned that the attack “undermines any diplomatic efforts aimed at putting an end to the genocide against the people of Gaza.”
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Israel targeted Hamas leaders on September 9 as they discussed the most recent ceasefire proposal from US President Donald Trump, an act Qatari called “state terrorism.” Six people were killed in the unprecedented bombing that sparked a global outcry despite top Hamas leadership’s survival of the assassination attempt.
The emir claimed that the September 9 strike “amounted to a political assassination” when he spoke in New York on Tuesday.
Qatar, one of the key negotiations between Israel and Hamas, had been attempting to broker a ceasefire in Gaza at the time of the attack. Trump expressed regret over the attack, but he did not condemn Israel. Qatar, where US troops are stationed, will not be the target of such attacks, according to Washington’s promise.
Israel is a “genocider.”
Sheikh Tamim lambasted Israel, accusing it of “negotiating] with delegations” and of plotting “to assassinate the members of the negotiation teams.”
“Cooperation with a mentality that disregards the most basic standards of cooperation is challenging.”
The Qatari emir added that Israel views negotiations as “a deception of the Israeli public opinion and a continuation of war.” He claimed that Israel was trying to “destroy Gaza so that it is unlivable and where no one can study or get treated.”
Israel claims to be a democratic nation surrounded by enemies, but the emir claimed it is actually a “genocide” and an enemy of its neighbors.
He added that Israel has tried to call opponents of its policies “antisemitic or terrorist,” a tactic that “even Israel’s allies realize and reject”.
Later, the emir made connections between present struggles and those of the past, citing “an international solidarity movement that is comparable to the international movement against apartheid last century.”
One of the darkest moments, in my opinion.
The UN’s annual gathering’s proceedings continued to be dominated by Israel’s war on Gaza, which was accompanied by Sheikh Tamim’s remarks. Since Israel’s relentless war broke out, more than 65 000 Palestinians have died.
Donald Trump, the president of the US, stated on Tuesday that the war needed to be “immediately stopped,” while Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the president of Turkey, said that “everyone who keeps silent compels themselves to this barbarism.”
King Abdullah II of Jordan referred to Israel’s conflict in Gaza as “one of the darkest moments in this institution’s history” and cited decades of injustices as supporting the conflict.
How long will it take for us to be satisfied with condemnation after condemnation has already been made? According to him, what happens in the halls of power seems to be theory and the struggles and suffering on the ground are reality when it comes to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.
Among the leaders who are scheduled to address the Assembly is French President Emmanuel Macron.
Diffusion of international leaders’ demands for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict were convened by France and Saudi Arabia on Monday.
The growing list of nations that recognize Palestinian statehood includes France, Andorra, Belgium, Luxembourg, Malta, and Monaco.
calls for the protection of human rights
Following a landmark report released by a commission of the UN Human Rights Council that discovered that Israel had committed a genocide in Gaza, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres also passionately defended human rights.
The report has been withdrawn by the US and Israel, both of whom oppose the council. Earlier this year, the Trump administration withdrew from the organization.
“We must pick a country with human rights and dignity.” According to Guterres, human rights are not merely a symbol of peace; they are its foundation. More than words can be used to define rights. Justice is preferred over silence, in my opinion.
The Qatari leader continued, citing “the international rules-based order must be respected by everyone,” as well as “broader concerns about violations of international law.”
Sheikh Tamim stated that these guidelines are based on the protection of international peace and security, respect for human dignity, and the rule of non-interfering with internal affairs, as well as cooperating for the benefit of our peoples.
With a five-wicket win over Sri Lanka in Abu Dhabi, Pakistan have maintained their chances of making it to the T20 Asia Cup 2025 final.
Both teams were aware that a loss in the crucial Super Fours match on Tuesday would mean they would be eliminated from the regional cricket competition being held by the United Arab Emirates.
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Sahibzada Farhan and Fakhar Zaman shared a 45-run partnership, giving Pakistan a near-perfect start to their chase for the 134.
Farhan, in particular, had a higher resemblance to the two as he scored 24 runs in 15 balls before being bowled out by Maheesh Theekshana in the sixth over for a break.
Zaman was not his usual quick-scoring self, and he followed Farhan two balls later when a diving Wanindu Hasaranga caught his slog through the covers brilliantly. He was hit on the head by a bouncer from Dushmantha Chameera in the first over.
Leg-spin bowler Hasaranga came back to haunt Pakistan after Theekshana’s double-wicket over. As Pakistan’s procession raged on, he took one wicket for each in his first and second overs.
Hasaranga and Chameera quickly dismissed Saim Ayub, Salman Agha, and Mohammed Haris, leaving the 2012 Asian champions with a tricky situation and 54 runs away from victory.
Hussain Talat and Muhammad Nawaz had to win the game against the capable Sri Lankan bowling attack, before the latter was ultimately responsible for Hussain Talat’s batting against India, which had received a lot of negative feedback.
To calm Pakistan’s nerves, Talat scored 32 out of 20. Nawaz also hit 38 off 24 to put an end to the run chase, bringing Pakistan home with two overs to spare.
[Sajjad Hussain/AFP] Pakistan’s fans applaud their team’s victory.
When Shaheen Shah Afridi defeated Kusal Mendis on the second ball of the match, Pakistan’s decision to bowl almost immediately came to an end.
In his second over, he dismissed Pathum Nissanka, Sri Lanka’s top run scorer, to give the six-time champions a run for the money.
Before their dismissals, Kusal Perera and captain Charith Asalanka collaborated briefly.
With a 44-ball fifty, Sri Lanka’s innings was revived by Kamindu Mendis, who had started the match at number five, to post a 133-8 total.
Afridi, who hasn’t been at his best when taking wickets, chose the bowlers from Pakistan and took 3-28 in his four overs.
With two wickets each, Talat and fellow pacer Haris Rauf each added two.
With a net run rate (NRR) of 0. 226, Pakistan moved up to second place, behind only India, who had a 0. 689. The win also gave them two much-needed points.
With a NRR of 0. 121 and zero points, Bangladesh dropped from second to third place, while Sri Lanka was closer to elimination.
They will now hope that Bangladesh can defeat Pakistan on Thursday and India by a wide margin. Then, on Friday, Sri Lanka would hope to defeat India, who is currently second overall, by a sizable margin.
King Abdullah II of Jordan claimed that Israel is “burying the very idea of a Palestinian state” in a statement released at the 80th UN General Assembly, blaming decades of international inaction. He urged that the Palestinian statehood be recognized as an “indisputable right, not a reward.”
In his statement to the UN General Assembly, Gaza’s qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani claimed that Israel had committed a genocide there. He continued, noting that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “takes pride in preventing peace with the Palestinians.”
