Ohchr The spokesman Thameen al-Kheetan said that the conviction of the two strikes of the Israeli forces of the Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis must now be channeled in a request for responsibility and justice for all those killed.
At least 20 died, including four health workers and five journalists, later appointed as Ahed Abu Aziz, Hussam Al-Masri, Mariam Dagga, Mohammed Salama and Moaz Abu Taha. They worked for points of sale, including Middle East Eye, the Associated Press, Al Jazeera and Reuters.
Two strikes
The video taken on the scene shows a second strike apparently targeting the rescuers who had arrived at the scene of the initial attack against the largest medical establishment in Southern Gaza on Monday.
“We know that one of the five journalists seems to have been killed during the first air strike while three others, including the journalist, seem to have been killed in the second air strike. It is a shock and it is unacceptable, “said Mr. Al-Kheetan.
“At least 247 Palestinian journalists have been killed in Gaza since October 7, 2023,” he said.
“These journalists are the eyes and ears of the whole world and they must be protected …This raises many questions about the targeting of journalists and all these incidents must be absolutely surveyed and those responsible must be held responsible.
He added that the OHCHR continued to corroborate the factual details of the strikes on Monday, adding that the targeting of journalists as well as hospitals is prohibited under international law.
The head of the UN cultural agency, Unesco – who recommends the freedom of the press and the security of journalists – also condemned the killingsreiterating his call to respect the UN Security advice Resolution 2222, adopted unanimously in 2015 on the protection of journalists, media professionals and associated staff as civilians in conflict situations.
Audrey Azoulay said UNESCO provides emergency assistance to Gaza Strip journalists, including psychosocial assistance, access to work equipment and capacity building
Surveys must “give results”
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded to murders expressing his regret, describing the incident as a “tragic incident”. He said the Israeli army would lead “an in -depth investigation”.
The ochch spokesman told Geneva journalists that the Israeli authorities had conducted investigations in the past, as a occupying power.
“But these surveys must give results. There must be justice. We have not yet seen results or measures of responsibility, “he said.
More to follow …
Originally published at Almouwatin.com
