Iran calls on Security Council to hold "Israel" accountable

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At a meeting of the UN Security Council on Monday, Iran's Permanent Ambassador to the United Nations Majid Takht-Ravanchi criticized the UNSC for its inaction on the Israeli occupation's crimes against the Palestinian people.

Takht Ravanchi reminded the security council that as long as it continues to be passive and silent about the crimes of "Israel" against the Palestinian people, then their rights will not be protected.

“The continuation of the Security Council's current stance has only encouraged and emboldened the Israeli regime to perpetuate its occupation and crimes against the oppressed Palestinian people,” Takht-Ravanchi said.

Iran's envoy to the UN said "Israel's" crimes are completely documented and undeniable, and are considered war crimes under international law. He further called for the perpetrators to be brought to justice, adding that "Israel" commits its crimes before the eyes of the international community "and knows very well that it will not face any consequences."

Takht-Ravanchi further condemned the Israeli attacks on the Al-Aqsa Mosque, and said that such a desecration of Islamic sanctities that harms the feelings of Muslims around the world is disgusting and should not be tolerated.

“The current worrying trend must be tackled immediately and seriously. To prevent a catastrophe with far-reaching implications, the historical and legal status of this sacred place must be protected under international law,” he added. “We call on the international community to take precautionary measures to protect Al-Aqsa Mosque, including its cultural heritage, from attacks by Israeli occupying forces and extremist settlers."