Resumption fighting in Gaza ‘catastrophic’ – UN human rights chief

GENEVA – UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk on Friday described the collapse of the truce between Israel and Gaza as “catastrophic” and urged all parties to ensure a ceasefire be upheld.

“The resumption of hostilities in Gaza is catastrophic,” Turk said in a statement according to Reuters.

“I urge all parties and States with influence over them to redouble efforts, immediately, to ensure a ceasefire – on humanitarian and human rights grounds.”