The UN human rights office says Israel’s attacks on Palestinians have accelerated since the collapse of the Gaza ceasefire in March and during the past week in particular, Al Jazeera reports.

A statement by the agency stressed that attacks killed countless civilians and further risked the destruction of what little infrastructure remains in the enclave. It issued a reminder that Israel’s complete closure of Gaza, preventing lifesaving assistance from reaching civilians, including food and fuel, has entered its eighth week.

“Persistent Israeli military attacks on civilians and civilian objects have continued throughout Gaza in violation of the core principles of distinction, proportionality and precautions in attack required by international humanitarian law,” the agency stressed.

It added: “Extremely high civilian casualties over 18 months do not appear to have prompted any changes in Israeli targeting practices and policies, a pattern indicating at the very least a complete disregard for the lives of civilians in Gaza.”