Human Rights Group Calls for Accountability in Israel-Palestine Ceasefire Implementation

The International Human Rights Consortium (IHRC) has issued a statement expressing deep concern over Israel's ongoing violations of the current ceasefire with Palestine, warning that these actions threaten fragile peace efforts and violate fundamental human rights principles. The organization emphasizes that without good faith application of international law, including Israel's responsibilities as an occupying power under the Geneva Conventions, the ceasefire cannot hold.

The IHRC statement references a United Nations independent commission's declaration of genocide against Israel and condemns both Hamas's war crimes on October 7 and what it describes as genocide by Israel. The organization points to specific human rights violations in Gaza, including threats to life, liberty, security, freedom from torture, and adequate standards of living as enumerated in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). These violations, according to the IHRC, echo the atrocities that prompted the creation of the UDHR after World War II.

Israel's ongoing bombing of Gaza, intentional blocking of humanitarian aid, and continued occupation of major portions of the Gaza Strip represent violations of good faith commitments required under international treaty law. The IHRC aligns its position with the October 2025 advisory opinion by the International Court of Justice (ICJ), which emphasizes Israel's legal obligations as the occupying power. The organization identifies several critical steps for enduring peace, including the re-establishment of essential United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) aid operations, pursuit of Palestinian self-determination, and full cooperation with the United Nations.

The human rights consortium acknowledges recent progress, including ceasefire agreements and hostage exchanges as initial steps in a multi-phased peace plan. However, it maintains that lasting peace requires moving beyond immediate cessation of hostilities and humanitarian assistance. The organization emphasizes the importance of the proposed peace plan's interfaith dialogue process and a mutually agreed upon political horizon, with UDHR principles serving as guideposts for building mutual respect.

IHRC founder Wilda Spalding's philosophy of finding common ground through deep engagement informs the organization's approach to conflict resolution. The statement concludes by reaffirming IHRC's commitment to advancing human rights globally through its work with passion project partners to advance the ideals of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Sustainable Development Goals. The organization, founded in 1992 with the motto "Positive People for Positive Change," maintains that accountability to international law and human rights principles remains essential for any sustainable resolution to the conflict.