Iraq supports UN Secretary General’s stance on violations in Gaza
Amal, 7 years old, contemplates her neighbourhood after neighbouring homes were levelled to the ground. Photo: UNICEF/Mohammad Ajjour
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – The spokesperson of the Iraqi government, Basem Al-Awadi, confirmed on Thursday Iraq’s support for the stance of the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, regarding the violations taking place in Gaza.
Al-Awadi mentioned in a statement that the Iraqi government also supports the activation of Article 99 of the UN Charter, which says that the secretary general may bring to the attention of the Security Council any matter that, in his opinion, may threaten the maintenance of international peace and security.
The Iraqi official indicated that the government confirms that the disasters that took place because of the Israeli aggression against Gaza have led to a human tragedy that requires urgent international intervention to stop it.
The 15-member UN Security Council has repeatedly failed to adopt a resolution requesting a quick cease-fire; thus, the article—which has not been invoked in decades—has been activated.
Over 16,000 Palestinians have lost their lives as a result of Israeli bombardment since the conflict began on October 7 following a 1,200-person Hamas surprise strike on Israel.