The UN's top court is assessing Israel's humanitarian obligations to Palestinians amid its total blockade on Gaza after Israel refused UN agencies' operations in occupied territories. Israel's refusal to participate in the hearings and its claims of Hamas infiltration in UNRWA have raised concerns about accountability and evidence. UN legal affairs under-secretary Elinor Hammarskjold asserted that Israel's actions threaten the UN's integrity, emphasizing the necessity of established mechanisms to address concerns regarding neutrality, rather than unilateral withdrawal from cooperation.
Elinor Hammarskjold stated that Israel's unilateral rejection of UN agencies' rights threatens the organization's integrity and its ability to serve its member states.
The UN’s advisory opinion is crucial in defining Israel's humanitarian responsibilities amidst its blockade of Gaza, and its absence from proceedings raises questions.
Hammarskjold emphasized that accusations of UN bias must go through established mechanisms rather than leading to a refusal of cooperation with vital aid organizations.
Independent investigations have noted the lack of evidence supporting Israel's claims regarding Hamas, questioning the legitimacy of its decision to end cooperation with UNRWA.
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