NEW YORK CITY: The UN’s high commissioner for human rights, Volker Turk, on Friday called for an immediate halt to Israel’s plan for a full-scale military takeover of the Gaza Strip, warning that it could trigger further mass displacement, civilian suffering and violations of international law. Israel’s security cabinet earlier signed off on a plan to seize control of Gaza City, marking an escalation in its ongoing military campaign in Gaza.

SYDNEY/GENEVA: UN human rights chief Volker Turk on Friday said that “the Israeli Government’s plan for a complete military takeover of the occupied Gaza Strip must be immediately…

U.N. human rights chief condemns Israeli plan for Gaza takeover, UK Prime Minister urges ceasefire and humanitarian aid.