The 60th Session of the Human Rights Council

8 September 2025 - 8 October 2025

Item 2 & 7 : Presentation of High Commissioner report on implementation of 31/36, General Debate item 7

(29th of September)

Statement of Association Ma’onah for Human Rights and Immigration

Delivered by Sonia Darrieumerlou

Thank you

Business and innovation matter to all states, but what happens when business comes at the cost of life, safety, education, food, and dignity?

The genocide in Gaza has become a business for Israel, and involved western countries. Weapons are sold, deals are signed, and destruction turns into profit.

The occupying power has been armed with billions of US dollars in military aid, constituing a blatant and unlawful act of complicity. This ongoing flow of weapons is directly fueling the destruction and suffering in Gaza.

How can we still sit here to discuss whether Israel's actions are rightful or not, when millions of palestinians are in a situation of life or death?

Israel has long used its economic ties to sustain what is now finally recognised as genocide. This funding to Israel facilitates the mass destruction of Gaza, of homes, schools, and hospitals, and enables reconstruction not for Palestinians, but to install settlers on the ruins of Palestinian homes.

Since 1948, this illegal process has aimed to erase the Palestinian identity.

While some nations try to negotiate ceasefires, others showcase war technologies, using Gaza as a live testing ground. How can the international community accept this?

When it comes to the Palestinian people, the international legal system has collapsed.

Now that the genocide is recognised, it must be met with sanctions.

We urge all states to end complicity. Accountability must replace profit. Humanity must replace silence.

Thank you