This came in statements made by representatives of several countries on the Security Council, including Britain, France, Russia, Algeria, Kuwait, Palestine, and other countries that reject the ongoing Israeli violations against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank and Gaza Strip.
Palestine
"We must not be content with feelings of guilt and shame," said Riyad Mansour, Permanent Representative of the State of Palestine to the United Nations, in his address to the Security Council session. "We must act now to stop the genocide."
He added, "Israel is killing Palestine in Gaza, and this is its goal. It also seeks to strengthen its control over Gaza to prevent the establishment of an independent Palestinian state."
Mansour pointed out that in Gaza, "more than two million victims are suffering in a way that the human mind cannot imagine. We are no longer allowed to fail them. We must not be content with feelings of guilt or shame. The Council owes it to us to act now to stop the genocide."
Mansour called on the Security Council to act "under Chapter VII, to prevent Israel from pursuing or continuing this war full of horrific crimes."
Chapter VII of the UN Charter allows the use of force or economic sanctions to enforce the implementation of decisions.
Algeria
Algeria's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amar Benjamaa, condemned the Israeli government's decision to occupy the entire Gaza Strip, saying it demonstrates that the Israeli occupation army's killing of 18,000 Palestinian children in the Strip "is not enough" on its list of crimes.
In his speech to the Council, Ben Jamaa stressed that the Israeli occupation authorities "continue with their genocidal tactics and intend to do more."
Ben Jamaa reiterated that what the Israeli occupation is doing in Gaza are "war crimes, and those who draw their map in blood must not go unpunished, and there must be accountability." He noted that the Israeli government "does not care about international law or the Security Council, and acts with brutality and cruelty, treating Palestinians as human animals."
Kuwait
In his speech on behalf of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states, Kuwait's representative to the Security Council, Tariq Al-Bannai, expressed "deep concern, unequivocal condemnation, and strong denunciation" of Israel's "dangerous" decision to occupy the entire Gaza Strip.
He said the decision represents a "direct threat to the lives of more than two million Palestinians, most of whom are women and children. It establishes a new phase of genocide and forced displacement, completely destroys any prospects for a two-state solution, and constitutes a flagrant violation of international law and the UN Charter."
Al-Bannai added: "The repetition of scenes of genocide before the eyes of this Council without deterrence represents a failure of the international system and threatens to strip the Council of its role and credibility, particularly in this case, and sends a devastating message to the people that international laws are being applied selectively."
Britain
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Britain's Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations, James Kariuki, said that Israel's decision to occupy the Gaza Strip represents "further bloodshed that will not guarantee the release of the hostages and will exacerbate the suffering of the Palestinians," calling on Tel Aviv to reverse its decision.
Kariuki said that Israel must "lift restrictions on the entry of humanitarian aid and open all land routes" into the besieged Strip, stressing the need for international and UN organizations to operate "safely" in Gaza.
Kariuki said that Israel's decision to "expand military operations in Gaza represents additional bloodshed that will not guarantee the release of the hostages and will exacerbate the suffering of the Palestinians."
France
France's Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Darmad Hikari, warned of "severe humanitarian consequences" from Israel's decision to occupy the entire Gaza Strip.
"We reiterate our strong opposition to any plan to occupy, annex, settle, or forcibly displace the Gaza Strip," Hikari said, stressing that France "condemns in the strongest terms Israel's plan to expand its military operations to control the entire Gaza Strip."
He stressed that "the expansion of the war in Gaza has severe humanitarian repercussions throughout the Strip, where civilians are living in miserable, unbearable conditions."
Russia
Russia's Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Dmitry Polyansky, called on Israel to abandon its plan to occupy all of Gaza, describing it as a "dangerous escalation."
"Unfortunately, Israel listens to no one and prefers violence that puts the safety and lives of the hostages at risk," Polyansky said in his address to the council. "There is no reason to believe Israel when it says it wants to provide humanitarian aid to civilians," he added.
Russia's deputy delegate warned that "the forced displacement of civilians and the use of starvation as a weapon of war may constitute crimes against humanity."
He said: "We consistently and consistently support a diplomatic settlement of the Palestinian issue based on the 'two states for two peoples' formula, which will address Israel's legitimate security concerns, as well as the Palestinian people's legitimate aspirations for an independent state."
Since March 2, Israel has closed all crossings into Gaza, preventing the entry of any humanitarian aid. This has plunged the Strip into a state of famine, despite the backlog of aid trucks at its borders and the limited quantities allowed in, which do not meet the minimum needs of the population.
With American support, Israel has been committing genocide in Gaza since October 7, 2023, including killing, starvation, destruction, and forced displacement, ignoring international calls and orders from the International Court of Justice to halt it.
The Israeli genocide left 61,258 Palestinians dead, 152,045 injured, and more than 9,000 missing. Hundreds of thousands were displaced, and famine claimed the lives of many, including dozens of children.
