Geneva: The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has recorded 798 killings, including 615 in the vicinity of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) sites and 183 presumably on the routes of aid convoys.
According to Emirates News Agency, OHCHR spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani informed reporters in Geneva that the deaths of nearly 800 individuals attempting to access aid were primarily due to gunshot injuries. Shamdasani highlighted that throughout the conflict in Gaza, OHCHR has expressed serious concerns regarding the adherence to international humanitarian law principles, such as distinction and proportionality.
She emphasized the troubling statistic that a significant portion of the overall death toll in Gaza comprises women and children, prompting questions about whether these humanitarian principles are being upheld. Shamdasani described the situation as unacceptable and noted its ongoing nature.
Shamdasani further mentioned the concerns raised by OHCHR about potential atrocity crimes being committed and the risk of further such crimes. She explained that individuals lining up for essential supplies, such as food and medicine, are being attacked, leaving them with the dire choice between being shot or obtaining necessary provisions.