Despite the insecurity, humanitarian partners continue to deliver food assistance, even in hard-to-reach areas, UN spokesman Stéphane Dujarric told reporters in New York.
As of Monday, aid groups were serving meals and producing about 230 metric tons of bread daily through a network of more than 120 community kitchens, bakeries and ovens, he added.
Settler violence in West Bank continues to rise
In the occupied West Bank the situation is also deteriorating.
The UN received reports of an increase in settler-related violence, including attacks on schools, Dujarric said. In one incident near Ramallah, a child was reportedly killed when a school was attacked, while another school serving about 60 children was demolished in the Jordan Valley and Hebron area.
On April 21, Aws Hamdi Naasan, 14, and Jihad Abu Naiem, 35, were killed during an attack by Israeli settlers in the village of Al Mughayyir.
UN Human Rights Office, OHCHR. described the incidents as part of a “growing pattern of wanton violence” by a militarized settler movement operating under the shield of the state.
In another attack east of Ramallah, 25-year-old Odeh Awawdeh was shot dead after settlers entered the village of Deir Dibwan.
Israeli security forces reportedly raided the city and detained 30 Palestinians during the clashes, while Israeli media indicated that several settlers were also detained for questioning.
The UN warned that the lack of accountability for such attacks continues to fuel instability across the territory.
The headquarters of the International Criminal Court in The Hague, Netherlands.
ICC confirms charges against former Philippine President Duterte
The judges of the International Criminal Court (ICC) confirmed all charges against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and sentenced him to trial accused of crimes against humanity.
In its decision, Pre-Trial Chamber I found “substantial grounds to believe” that Mr. Duterte is responsible for murder and attempted murder under Article 7 of the Rome Statute, the Court’s founding treaty.
The alleged crimes were committed between November 2011 and March 2019 as part of a “widespread and systematic attack against a civilian population” during the country’s anti-drug campaign.
Hundreds of victims to testify
The judges based their ruling on evidence presented during the February hearings, as well as presentations by both the prosecution and defense, and statements from victims.
The case will now be transferred to a Trial Chamber, which will determine the next procedural steps and set a timeline.
Under ICC rules, the accused is presumed innocent and has the right to a public and fair trial.
The judges have authorized 539 victims to participate in the case, and have appointed legal representatives to present their interests.