U.N. Chief Calls for Immediate Halt to Israel's Assault on Gaza

The U.N. Human Rights Chief condemned Israel's ground assault on Gaza City, raising concerns of potential war crimes. Urging an end to the violence, he highlighted the impact on vulnerable groups and called for peace, labeling the escalation as unacceptable.

The United Nations Human Rights Chief has called for an immediate halt to Israel's ground military operations in Gaza City, which commenced on Tuesday. According to reports, there is accumulating evidence of potential war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Volker Turk, speaking from Geneva, expressed grave concern for the plight of women, malnourished children, and people with disabilities amidst the conflict. He urged that the violence must cease immediately, labeling the ongoing assault as nothing short of carnage.

Turk stressed the universal demand for peace from both Palestinians and Israelis, criticizing the ongoing escalation as 'totally and utterly unacceptable'.