UN Says Israeli Strikes On Gaza Are Illegal

The United Nations special rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories says Israel’s air raids on the Gaza Strip are illegal and irresponsible.

Francesca Albanez has called for a diplomatic solution to the latest bout of violence, which began on Friday when Israel launched air attacks on Gaza City.

Francesca said; “The situation in Gaza is on the verge of a humanitarian crisis.

“The only way to secure the wellness of Palestinians wherever they are is to lift the siege and allow aid to enter. Israel cannot claim that it’s defending itself in this conflict."

The special rapporteur, who is an independent expert responsible for monitoring human rights violations in the occupied Palestinian territories and referring them to the UN, called on the international body to ascertain whether international law had been breached in Gaza and ensure accountability.

At least 31 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza and 260 injured since Friday.

No serious casualties had been reported on the Israeli side as of Sunday, as the Iron Dome defence system shot down 97 percent of missiles launched from the Gaza strip.