Israel's ambassador to the United Nations on Sunday accused Palestinian Islamist group Hamas of war crimes, vowing that it was time to 'obliterate Hamas terror infrastructure,' as the U.N. Security Council met to discuss the conflict.
Israel’s Ambassador to the United Nations Gilad Erdan speaks during a meeting of the United Nations Security Council on "The Middle East, including the Palestinian question" at U.N., headquarters in New York City, U.S. April 25, 2023. REUTERS/Mike Segar/File PhotoNEW YORK, Oct 8 - Israel's ambassador to the United Nations on Sunday accused Palestinian Islamist group Hamas of war crimes, vowing that it was time to "obliterate Hamas terror infrastructure," as the U.N.
Home to some 2 million people, the Gaza Strip has been run by Hamas since 2007. Its economy has long been choked by a blockade imposed by Israel with Egypt's help. The council met for about 90 minutes and heard a briefing from U.N. Middle East peace envoy Tor Wennesland. United Arab Emirates U.N. Ambassador Lana Nusseibeh said the council also discussed the applicability of international humanitarian law and the protection of the civilians.
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