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April 12, 2026 – Palestine –
Six months after a ceasefire was announced in Gaza, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has warned that Palestinians across the territory remain unsafe, citing continued strikes, civilian deaths, and what he described as persistent impunity for violations.
In a statement released in Geneva, Türk said that despite the ceasefire declaration in October 2025, Israeli military operations have continued in the form of airstrikes, gunfire, and shelling across multiple parts of the Gaza Strip. He said the pattern of violence reflects an ongoing disregard for civilian life, with attacks reported in residential areas, displacement camps, streets, and public facilities.
According to figures cited by the UN Human Rights Office, at least 738 Palestinians have been killed since the ceasefire came into effect, including 32 deaths recorded in early April alone. Victims include women, children, persons with disabilities, humanitarian workers, and journalists.
Türk highlighted repeated incidents over recent days, including the killing of civilians inside tents sheltering displaced families and strikes affecting vehicles, homes, and a classroom being used for makeshift learning. He said such incidents underscore the absence of safe spaces for civilians across Gaza.
The UN rights chief also raised alarm over attacks on humanitarian personnel and media workers, noting that journalists and aid staff continue to face extreme risks while carrying out essential duties. He reiterated that the scale of such casualties is unprecedented and raises serious concerns under international humanitarian law.
In addition, Türk pointed to restrictions on humanitarian access, destruction of civilian infrastructure, and continued instability on the ground as factors worsening the humanitarian situation, leaving displaced populations with limited access to food, shelter, and medical support.
He called on the international community to move beyond statements of concern and take concrete action to ensure accountability for alleged violations and to protect civilians. He stressed that the current situation reflects a broader failure to guarantee basic protection for Palestinians despite the existence of a ceasefire framework.
The statement adds to growing international scrutiny of the post-ceasefire situation in Gaza, where violence and humanitarian suffering continue despite formal declarations of reduced hostilities.
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