France’s ambassador to the United Nations, Nicolas de Rivière, has called for an immediate halt to the ongoing genocide in Gaza, urging Israel to cease its military operations. De Rivière stressed upon the urgent need to protect civilians and uphold international humanitarian law, as the situation in northern Gaza grows increasingly dire.
Nearly 300 people have been killed in the past week, and hundreds more wounded, according to local reports. Humanitarian aid deliveries are being severely restricted, with new evacuation orders issued despite warnings that forced displacement violates international law.
De Rivière also condemned Israeli attempts to criminalise the work of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) in Palestinian territories, stressing that such actions would further exacerbate the crisis. France reiterated its support for UNRWA and called for swift implementation of the recommendations outlined in the Colonna report.
