UN Calls for Accountability Over Israeli Torture

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has demanded accountability following a report alleging the torture of Palestinian prisoners by Israel, detailing severe abuses including waterboarding and sexual violence. The report has sparked calls for an independent international investigation, emphasized by Palestinian officials who cite the rising influence of the far-right in Israel as a concern. Concurrently, Jordan has warned against any Israeli escalations that could destabilize the region, advocating for international pressure to halt aggression in Gaza. Additionally, the plight of Yazidi survivors in Iraq highlights ongoing challenges in returning to their homeland, with many still facing instability years after the Daesh attacks. The combination of these issues underscores a complex landscape of human rights concerns and geopolitical tensions in the region.