Since the onset of the Gaza conflict in October 2023, human rights organizations report an alarming acceleration towards the de facto annexation of the West Bank by Israel. This shift is openly supported by Israeli officials, with the finance minister declaring settlement expansion a reflection of ancestral heritage. Meanwhile, Palestinian representatives express deep distress over the humanitarian crisis, illustrated by a poignant speech from the Palestinian UN ambassador, who highlighted the toll on children amidst ongoing violence, as Israeli airstrikes continue to inflict casualties in Gaza.
The Israeli government no longer pretends otherwise: the annexation of the occupied territories and expansion of settlements is its central goal, the Peace Now group said in a statement.
Riyad Mansour, the Palestinian ambassador to the UN, delivered an emotional address, knowing the suffering of Palestinian children, and what it means to their families.
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