
Ascari, Italian Politician, Condemns "Criminal Will" Behind Gaza Massacres
Italian politician Stefania Ascari calls on her country to stop selling weapons to Israel for further killing and massacres in Gaza.
Ascari expressed her shock at Events in Palestine: 'We have witnessed a criminal will aimed at the annihilation of the Palestinian people'
In a moving speech, an Italian poltician described what she witnessed during a visit to the Rafah crossing as 'horrific,' emphasizing that what she saw and heard from her colleagues confirms the existence of a criminal will aimed at the annihilation of the Palestinian people. The politician, who has personally experienced the horrors of genocide in the past, stated that she speaks from a place of deep humanity.
She added: 'Through my participation in the working group for peace between Palestine and Israel, and in collaboration with my colleagues, governmental organizations, and journalists, we have witnessed with our own eyes what can only be described as a criminal will to completely destroy the Palestinian people.'
She continued: 'In the video we watched, we see mothers holding their children's hands, but they do not know that the children shown in the video no longer have hands. Their limbs have been amputated. The children there no longer have arms or hands. This is the horrific reality we are facing.' @aljazeera
نائبة إيطالية: لمسنا إرادة إجرامية لإبادة الفلسطينيين #فيديو
♬ original sound – الجزيرة – الجزيرة
The politician pointed out that more than 70,000 people, including children, women, and men, have been brutally killed as part of a premeditated and calculated plan, even before the events of October 7. She affirmed that these events are 'unacceptable and inhumane,' expressing her sorrow over the complete loss of humanity.
In response to Trump's statements about the forced deportation of an entire people, the politician said: 'This people exists, and they must be treated with humanity and respect. What does Italy want to do? Does it want to continue selling weapons and supporting the trade of death that leads to more killing and massacres?'
She also added: 'International institutions are standing idly by; they do not sign a ceasefire, do not recognize the state of Palestine, and do not support the International Criminal Court. Where are we headed? We must wake up and ask: Where is the Christian mother to come here and ask us: Does Italy want to be complicit in these crimes and genocide, or does it want to stand on the side of justice and human life?'
In conclusion, Ascari called for an end to the support of the arms trade and the adoption of a humanitarian stance that supports peace and justice, emphasizing that standing against these crimes is a moral responsibility for everyone.
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