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Palestine’s UN envoy, Riyad Mansour, has raised serious accusations against Israel, alleging that the memory of the Holocaust is being used to justify what he described as crimes against humanity. Speaking during an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council (UNSC), Mansour reportedly claimed that the horrific legacy of the Nazi persecution of Jews, instead of acting as a deterrent against similar atrocities, is being employed as a rationale for such actions by Israel, according to Al Jazeera.
The UNSC meeting was called by Algeria following an attack on August 10 by Israel on the al-Tabin School in Gaza City. Media Reports indicate that the attack occurred during dawn prayers, resulting in the deaths of at least 100 people. This incident has drawn widespread condemnation and led to renewed scrutiny of Israel’s military actions in Gaza.
Mansour was quoted as expressing grave concern over what he sees as a troubling shift in Israeli ideology, suggesting that justifications for genocide, famine, and gang rape have become increasingly mainstream. His remarks were directed at the international community, which he believes has not taken effective measures to hold Israel accountable. He is said to have criticized the UNSC for what he perceives as its inability to curb Israel’s actions, describing the country as a “rogue state” with a government corrupted by the impunity it has enjoyed.
The Palestinian envoy’s comments highlight the growing tensions and the urgency with which the international community is being urged to address the ongoing violence in Gaza. The situation continues to escalate, with calls for accountability becoming more pressing in the wake of these recent events.