UN statement after the attack on the church

Ravina Shamdasani, spokesperson for the United Nations (UN) High Commissioner for Human Rights, regarding Israel’s attack on the church, said: “We condemn any attack on civilian infrastructure that causes the destruction of protected buildings and death and injuries to civilians”. saying.

Shamdasani made assessments on the Palestinian-Israeli tension at the weekly press conference of the UN Office in Geneva.

Ravina Shamdasani said: “We are aware of the attack on the church. “We condemn any attack on civilian infrastructure that leads to the destruction of protected buildings and the death and injury of civilians.” she made the assessment of it.

“WE ARE INVESTIGATING”

Shamdasani noted that it is not clear exactly what and how the incident occurred and said, “However, we are investigating this matter.” saying.

The Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem condemned Israel’s attack on the historic church where displaced people in the Gaza Strip took refuge.

In the written statement made by the Patriarchate, “The Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem condemns in the strongest terms the Israeli attack on one of the church buildings in Gaza City.” The expression was used.

In the statement, it was provided to protect innocent citizens, especially children and women who lost their homes as a result of Israel’s bombing of settlements.
It was highlighted that attacks on churches and their affiliated institutions, as well as shelters, constituted a war crime that could not be ignored.