UAE condemns Israeli attacks on cities, villages in West Bank
The United Arab Emirates has expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation of the attacks by Israel on cities and villages in the West Bank, with the most recent attack being the killing and injuring of a number of Palestinians in Kafr Malik village near Ramallah.
In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) warned against the continuous attacks by them, and called on the Israeli government to assume full responsibility, condemn these hostile acts, and hold perpetrators accountable. The UAE reiterates that failure to act will be seen as tacit approval that will only further deepen the cycle of hatred, racism, and instability.
The Ministry emphasised the necessity for concerted endeavours to halt the escalation and prevent further loss of life. The Ministry stressed the importance of providing full protection to civilians according to international law and treaties.
The Ministry called on the international community to fulfill their responsibilities to end the continuous Israeli violations, and prevent fuelling the situation in the occupied Palestinian Territory and the region.
The Ministry stressed the need to support all regional and international efforts to advance the peace process in the Middle East to reach comprehensive and just peace, as well as end illegal practices that undermine the two-state solution.
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