Gaza Situation Violates Legal and Humanitarian Standards

The president of the International Committee of the Red Cross, Mirjana Spoljaric Egger, condemned the devastation in Gaza as a violation of international humanitarian standards, noting the area’s rapid deterioration and the loss of ICRC colleagues due to Israeli fire. She criticized the justification of self-defense for unlawful actions and highlighted the breakdown of safe passage for civilians. Spoljaric Egger linked these issues to a rise in global conflicts and the dehumanization of enemies, urging political accountability. The ICRC is initiating a global conference on humanitarian law to address these concerns and restore commitments to protect civilians.

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