Al Jazeera reports Volker Turk’s remarks during the 58th session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva.

“In Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory, where the suffering has been unbearable, I repeat my call for an independent investigation into grave violations of international law, committed by Israel in the course of its attacks across Gaza, and by Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups,” the UN rights chief said.

“Any sustainable solution must be based on accountability, justice, the right to self-determination, and the human rights and dignity of both Israelis and Palestinians,” he added.

Referring to US President Donald Trump’s plan to ethnically cleanse Gaza, Turk said: “Any suggestion of forcing people from their land is completely unacceptable.”