Ambassador's Statement Before 56th session of the Human Rights Council On

Interactive dialogue with the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinine

Ambassador ALI BAHREINI before the 56th session of the Human Rights Council under its 2nd item on Interactive dialogue with the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory including East Jerusalem and Israel: A number of the reports findings raise serious concerns for us. Iran emphasizes that instead of portraying Palestinians who courageously defend their families and land against occupation and brutality as the principal perpetrators of heinous crimes it is the Israeli regime that should be held accountable.

Statement

 By

Ambassador ALI BAHREINI

 

Permanent Representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran to United Nations

And Other International Organizations in Geneva

 

Before

56th session of the Human Rights Council

Item 2: Interactive dialogue with the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel

 

Geneva, 19 June 2024

 

بسم الله الرحمن الرحیم

 

Mr. President,

 

The Islamic Republic of Iran took note the report of the Palestine Commission of Inquiry (A/HRC/56/26) with thorough consideration.

 A number of the report's findings raise serious concerns for us. Iran emphasizes that instead of portraying Palestinians, who courageously defend their families and land against occupation and brutality; as the principal perpetrators of heinous crimes, it is the Israeli regime that should be held accountable.

 

The Islamic Republic of Iran firmly rejects the concept of Persons Hors de Combat as applied to Israeli soldiers in the battle scene, deeming it illegal. According to Article 41 of Additional Protocol I, Israel's actions against resistance forces involve perfidy, disqualifying them from this protection.

 

The Israeli regime has killed over 37,000 Palestinians in a barbaric manner, committing genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity. These heinous acts, which include deliberate targeting of civilians, illegal occupation, and systematic human rights violations, represent flagrant violations of the fundamental principles that underpin our shared humanity.

 

The Islamic Republic of Iran rejects any attempts to equate the actions of the oppressed with those of the oppressor.

 

Thank you, Mr. President.