Jordan condemns Israeli airstrike on Gaza, calls for international accountability

A Palestinian boy sits amid destruction as displaced residents return to Nuseirat in the central Gaza Strip after Israeli shelling stopped, Nov. 29, 2024. (AFP Photo)

Jordan condemned an Israeli airstrike on the Nuseirat refugee camp in Gaza, which killed over 30 Palestinians, including women and children. The strike took place on Saturday and is part of Israel's ongoing military actions in Gaza.

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Jordan’s Foreign Ministry denounced Israel’s actions as violations of international law, particularly the Fourth Geneva Convention, which protects civilians during wartime. The Kingdom called for international accountability, urging the global community to force Israel to stop its aggression and ensure justice for the Palestinian people.

Palestinians sit on the rubble of a building destroyed after an Israeli strike in Nuseirat in the central Gaza Strip on December 5, 2024. (AFP Photo)Palestinian residents of the area inspect the targeted building and surrounding structures that sustained damage after Israeli attack on Nuseirat Refugee Camp in Gaza City, Gaza on December 13, 2024. (AA Photo)

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Casualties: On Thursday, 33 Palestinians were killed, and 84 others were injured in the airstrike on the Nuseirat camp.
International response: The International Criminal Court (ICC) issued arrest warrants for Israeli leaders over war crimes. Israel also faces genocide charges at the International Court of Justice.
Death toll: Over 44,800 Palestinians, mostly women and children, have been killed since the escalation began on Oct. 7, 2023.

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The ongoing conflict in Gaza has led to international condemnation, with many labeling it a genocide. Despite calls for accountability and a cease-fire, Israel's military operations continue, and aid deliveries remain blocked.

December 14, 2024 01:04 PM GMT+03:00