Palestine UN Ambassador Lists Demands As He Addresses Israel- Gaza Issue

The address is a sequel to the ongoing clampdown on Gaza, as Israel goes after Hamas.
His words:
“It’s neither acceptable nor appropriate, especially from the podium to console condolences to Israelis while ignoring the Palestinian families when over 700 Palestinians have been killed in the last 48 hours including 140 children. One has to wonder why some feel Palestinians are not worthy of those condolences. Don’t they feel pain, loss, or suffering? I assure you, they do. And have been experiencing them every single day for a decade of forced disposition, displacement, and over-brutal colonial occupation that affects every aspect of their lives.

The chair also chose to read the statement of the Secretary-General two days ago. Prior to the most recent assault against the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip, instead of his remarks today which addressed the Palestinian killed, the need to respect international humanitarian law, the terrible humanitarian situation in Gaza, and the necessity to allow access to humanitarian aid, the need to end occupation and achieve peace on line with the UN resolution and international law.

I trust that following my statement, you will rectify your statement and acknowledge our humanity and the sanctity of the lives of Palestinian civilians like all civilians, they are not less deserving.

This is not a time for selective humanity, this is not a time for double standards. It’s time to put an end to the bloodshed. A time to uphold international law and humanity for the benefit of all. Time to mobilize against oppression and occupation. And a time to mobilize for peace.” He said.