Joint Statement by Bahrain and 23 Arab-Islamic States Condemns Israeli Military Actions in Gaza
The committee considers this announcement a serious and unacceptable escalation, a violation of international law, and an attempt to entrench an illegal occupation and impose a fait accompli by force, contradicting relevant international legitimacy resolutions.
They affirm that Israel's declared approach continues its grave violations, including killing, starvation, forced displacement, annexation of Palestinian land, and settler terrorism—actions that may amount to crimes against humanity. This approach also destroys any opportunity for peace, undermines regional and international efforts aimed at de-escalation and ending the conflict, and exacerbates severe violations against the Palestinian people.
For 22 consecutive months, the Palestinian people have faced aggression and a comprehensive siege impacting all aspects of life in Gaza, alongside serious violations in the West Bank and East Jerusalem.
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