They warn that Palestinians are paying the ultimate price for the international community’s legal, political, and moral failure. They affirmed that under international humanitarian law, Israel, as the occupying power, has binding obligations towards the population under its control. Humanitarian relief operations must also be protected and facilitated, with strict adherence to the principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and independence. ‘Seeing children dying of hunger in their parents’ arms should shake us from our complacency,’ the experts said. Death by lack of aid and vital services,’ the UN Children’s Fund UNICEF said in social media remarks on Monday.