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Investigation Committee in the Occupied Territories: Israel obstructed our work


Jerusalem – Ma’an – The investigation committee on the occupied Palestinian territories, headed by Navi Pillay, said that its report represents the United Nations and focuses on the events of last October 7 and its aftermath.

She confirmed to the committee that Israel obstructed the investigation and prevented access to Gaza and the West Bank.

She noted: We are shocked by the human suffering and called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.

She explained that the occupation is the reason for everything that is happening in the Palestinian territories.

The committee said: We are shocked by what happened on October 7 and what followed… The Palestinians have suffered for decades as a result of the occupation of their land.

She added that the events of October 7 and its aftermath put pressure on United Nations workers.

The committee affirmed: We will continue our work, and the investigation is not finished, and there are violations that occur every day… Our investigation is incomplete because we were not a
llowed to reach the Gaza Strip, the West Bank, and Israel.

She indicated that the International Criminal Court will rely on our report.

Source: Maan News Agency