At the UN, Arab countries have called for an “independent international investigation”
Calls for a transparent investigation grew yesterday following the death of Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh. At the UN, the Arab countries called for an “independent international investigation” and spoke of an “assassination”, reports our correspondent in New York, Carrie Nooten.
Palestinian Ambassador Riyad Mansour has been touched by the outrage expressed by his counterparts since the announcement of Shireen Abu Akleh’s death, however he would like to see them translated into concrete actions. With a statement from the Security Council, and above all, the holding of an independent international investigation. ” We want it international, because we reject the fact that Israel can carry out a credible investigation as she claims… They are the criminals, and the criminals cannot investigate themselves. And we want it international so we can solve this crime “, did he declare.
For the representative of the League of Arab Countries, this is one more step in the escalation led by Israel since Ramadan – made possible by the halt to the peace process. ” As long as there is no political horizon for the peace process in sight, as long as the major powers do not pay enough attention to the situation in the Middle East, and focus only on Ukraine, then this miserable situation, this miserable confrontation between the parties will continue “, assured Maged Abdelaziz. The Arab countries demanded that the Quartet reactivate itself on the dossier.