UN: Israeli offensive in Rafah 'cannot be allowed to happen'
According to the United Nations human rights office, the potential devastation of civilian lives cannot be overlooked in regards to an Israeli military operation in Rafah, a town located on the border of Gaza.
- Middle East
- Reuters
- Published Date: 01:44 | 08 March 2024
- Modified Date: 01:44 | 08 March 2024
The United Nations human rights office said on Friday that an Israeli offensive in Gaza's border town of Rafah could not be allowed to happen because it would cause massive loss of life.
"Should Israel launch its threatened military offensive into Rafah, where 1.5 million people have been displaced in deplorable, subhuman conditions, any ground assault on Rafah would incur massive loss of life and would heighten the risk of further atrocity crimes," said Jeremy Laurence, spokesperson for the U.N. Human Rights Office spokesperson.
"This must not be allowed to happen."
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