Human Rights Monitor

A Geneva Solutions analysis argues that the United Nations' human rights machinery is being progressively weakened — through funding cuts, understaffing and political pressure — in ways that allow powerful states to capture and neutralise it. The piece warns that if the hollowing-out continues, the UN's ability to monitor abuses and hold governments accountable could be irreparably damaged.

The human rights group Monitor has accused Israel of deliberately targeting civilians in its military campaign in Gaza, according to a report carried by Shafaq News. The allegation adds to ongoing international scrutiny of civilian casualties in the territory and is likely to fuel debate over compliance with international humanitarian law.