Jordan Calls for International Probe Into Israeli ‘War Crimes’ in Gaza
Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi called for an international investigation into alleged Israeli war crimes in Gaza. Speaking with UNRWA head Philippe Lazzarini, Safadi emphasized that those responsible must be brought to justice. Lazzarini stated that almost no aid is reaching Gaza due to Israeli closure of the Rafah and Karem Abu Salem crossings, and that the UN has been regularly disregarded. UN humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths warned of an impending famine. Since Israel's offensive began on May 6, at least 900,000 Palestinians have been displaced. Over 200 humanitarian workers have been killed, including 189 from UNRWA, and more than 160 UN premises damaged. An airstrike on the Nuseirat camp killed 31 civilians. Overall, since October 7, Israel has killed at least 35,456 Palestinians and injured 79,366. Detentions in West Bank and East Jerusalem have surged to 8,680.