Middle East crisis live: Israel has turned Gaza into a mass grave', top UN court hears
Briefly

Ammar Hijazi, the Palestinian ambassador to the Netherlands, argued at the ICJ that Israel is violating international law and destroying Gaza. He claimed that Israel is turning Gaza into a mass grave for Palestinians and hindering humanitarian efforts. The World Food Programme noted a significant rise in food aid needs among Palestinians in the West Bank. Hijazi highlighted the demolition of refugee camps and the forced displacement of over 40,000 Palestinians, stating that Israel's actions amount to erasure and blocking of essential aid and return rights.
Ammar Hijazi stated that Israel is unraveling fundamental principles of international law and turning Gaza into a mass grave for Palestinians and rescue workers.
He emphasized that Israeli occupation has demolished refugee camps in Jenin and Tulkarm, forcibly displacing more than 40,000 Palestinians.
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