Shroud displaying names of 20,000 Palestinian children unveiled at UN’s NY headquarters - report
The exhibition, organized by a coalition of interfaith leaders, displays the handwritten names of 20,000 Palestinian children.
A shroud featuring the names of over 20,000 Palestinian children from Gaza was unveiled at the United Nations headquarters in New York City. The exhibition, titled "The Shroud of the Children of Gaza," was organized by a coalition of interfaith groups and the Palestinian delegation to the UN. Its purpose is to document the young victims and prevent their deaths from being reduced to mere statistics.
The display will be part of a broader campaign, with similar events planned in Washington, DC, and Philadelphia. Palestinian Ambassador Riyad Mansour addressed the crowd, urging for humanitarian aid for the children of Gaza, a withdrawal of Israeli forces, and Palestinian freedom. He highlighted the necessity of holding Israel accountable for its actions, deeming its military operations against the Gaza Strip as a violation of international law and crimes against humanity.
During the unveiling, images of the children, along with personal items such as shoes and keffiyehs, were displayed. The event concluded with the recitation of Quranic verses and a religious service attended by religious leaders from various faiths, including rabbis who wore keffiyehs and headscarves. The ceremony was seen as an "expression of human solidarity" calling for an immediate end to the conflict in Gaza.
Organizers are currently working with the Palestinian delegation to secure a permanent display of the shroud within the UN premises. They also plan to organize additional vigils outside Western diplomatic buildings in Manhattan, signaling their commitment to the cause.
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