Guterres: Nothing justifies the collective punishment of the Palestinian people

According to RCO News Agency, “Antonio Guterres”, the Secretary General of the United Nations, said today (Friday) in a message on the occasion of the “International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People”: “Every year on this day, the international community to preserve the dignity, rights, justice and right of self-determination of the people.” Palestine stands in solidarity. “This year’s commemoration is particularly poignant because those fundamental goals are as far away as ever.”

“And nothing justifies the collective punishment of the Palestinian people,” Guterres added. After more than a year, Gaza has been destroyed, more than 43,000 Palestinians – mostly women and children – have been martyred, and the humanitarian crisis is worsening day by day. This is terrible and inexcusable.”

“Meanwhile, in the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem, Israeli military operations, settlement development, evacuation, destruction, settler violence and threats of annexation are causing more pain and injustice,” he emphasized in this statement.

The Secretary General of the United Nations said that the time for an immediate ceasefire and the unconditional release of all prisoners has long passed. Also ending the illegal occupation of Palestinian land, which has been approved by the International Court of Justice and the General Assembly. He also said that it is time to see irreversible progress towards a two-state solution in accordance with international laws and relevant UN resolutions, as well as Israelis and Palestinians living together in peace and security, with Jerusalem as the two capitals.

According to the UN website, Guterres emphasized: “As a matter of urgency, I call for full support for humanitarian and life-saving assistance to the Palestinian people, especially through the work of UNRWA, which represents an irreplaceable lifeline for millions of Palestinians.” “The United Nations will continue to stand in solidarity with the Palestinian people and their inalienable rights to live in peace, security and dignity.”

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