World has 'collectively' failed Palestinians, says Palestine’s UN envoy

Riyad Mansour criticised the UN Security Council for its inability to secure a ceasefire and end Israel’s onslaught on the Gaza Strip.

“We have collectively failed. This council has failed,” the Palestinian envoy said during a special session on Gaza’s humanitarian response.

“We can keep counting aid trucks and discussing routes, but the true measure of success is our ability to alleviate human suffering. Israel’s goal is the suffering of Palestinians,” Mansour said.

“Whatever solutions are proposed, Israel will ensure they fail unless it is forced to change course. The first and essential step is an immediate ceasefire."