It has been almost a year since Craig Mokhiber resigned from the UN over the world body’s inaction with regards the genocide unfolding in Gaza. The former senior UN human rights official joined MEMO in Conversation to address the UN’s failure to act decisively in the face of Israel’s ongoing assault on Gaza and the occupied West Bank and highlight the systematic atrocities committed against Palestinians. Mokhiber also reflects on the growing legal and civil movements that challenge Israel’s impunity, raising important questions about the future of international accountability and justice for Palestinians.
Mokhiber is a seasoned human rights lawyer who served over three decades at the United Nations, where he held senior positions, including Director of the New York Office for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. Known for his outspoken advocacy for justice, Mokhiber resigned from his post in 2023, condemning what he called a “textbook case of genocide” in Palestine.