NHRC calls for holding Israel accountable for crimes against Palestinians

National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) chairperson Maryam bint Abdullah al-Attiyah has urged for effective Arab and international pressures to uphold international law and humanitarian law in holding the Israeli occupation accountable for the crimes and genocide committed against the Palestinian people in Gaza.In a statement yesterday marking the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, al-Attiyah called for genuine efforts to halt the Israeli aggression against the Palestinian people and compel the occupation to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza without restrictions or conditions.She urged reinforcing Arab stances supporting Qatar's mediation efforts, aiming for a comprehensive cessation of war crimes against the residents of Gaza.Al-Attiyah noted that the war that began on October 7 resulted in tens of thousands of civilian casualties, more than 1.7mn displaced individuals, in addition to causing an unprecedented humanitarian and health catastrophe.She commended the efforts of the Arab Network of National Human Rights Institutions and its regional and international actions, starting with the convening of an emergency general assembly.The most recent was the meeting with UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk, resulting in the latter's visit to the Rafah Crossing to witness firsthand this humanitarian disaster and the blatant violation of all human rights in Gaza.Al-Attiyah proposed collaboration between the Arab Network and the relevant UN committees, initiating an actionable plan that empowers Palestinians to exercise their fundamental rights.