GENEVA, April 2 (Xinhua) -- The 58th session of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council on Wednesday adopted a resolution demanding Israel to prevent genocide in the Gaza Strip.

Adopted with 27 votes in favor, 4 against, and 16 abstentions, the resolution deplores Israel for violating the ceasefire agreement and urges it to fully uphold its commitments.

The resolution further condemns Israel's use of starvation as a method of warfare in Gaza, its unlawful denial of humanitarian access, its willful obstruction of relief supplies, and its deprivation of essential resources necessary for civilian survival, including food, water, electricity, fuel, and telecommunications.

The resolution also expresses grave concern over statements by Israeli officials amounting to incitement to genocide and demands that Israel fulfill its legal obligation to prevent genocide.

The resolution sets forth a series of demands for Israel, including ensuring unimpeded humanitarian assistance, immediately restoring the supply of essential goods to Palestinian civilians in Gaza, and allowing displaced Palestinians to return to all areas of the Gaza Strip.

Additionally, the resolution calls on the UN General Assembly to establish "an ongoing international, impartial and independent mechanism" to investigate and prosecute individuals responsible for "the most serious crimes under international law" committed during the conflict.

Israel announced in February that it would not participate in the UN Human Rights Council and was therefore not present at the meeting where the resolution was adopted. Enditem

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