The Ambassador of the state of Palestine to Zimbabwe, Tamer Almassri has warned of the Israeli occupation forces’ aggression on the northern West Bank.
He said the brutality of the Israeli forces has forced 40,000 Palestinian civilians to flee their homes, leaving behind a trail of destruction, with homes, villages, and infrastructure systematically blown up and destroyed.
The Ambassador said the senseless violence is not only a gross violation of human rights but also a blatant attempt at annexation and racist expansion, aimed at isolating Palestinian areas from each other, particularly in the cities of Jenin, Tulkarm, Tubas, and Al-Far’a.
He said the destructive campaign comes alongside the ominous threat of a renewed war in the Gaza Strip, signalling a dangerous escalation across the occupied Palestinian territories.
According to the Ambassador, the Israeli occupation forces, under the instruction of the so-called “Defense” Minister, Katz, have declared their intention to prevent displaced citizens from returning to their homes, and to maintain a prolonged military presence in the area.
He said that this is a clear indication of their disregard for the well-being and safety of the Palestinian people, and their determination to pursue a policy of oppression, occupation and domination.
The State of Palestine has called upon the international community to take immediate and decisive action to force the occupying state of Israel to halt its aggression against the cities of the West Bank and demand the establishment of an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
He said the international community must understand that the actions are inextricably linked. He added that failure to act will inevitably lead to further tension and escalation, plunging the region into continued chaos and endless wars. The alternative is clear: decisive intervention to uphold international law and protect Palestinian civilians.
The State of Palestine has also emphasized that the ongoing aggression in the West Bank and the threat of renewed conflict in Gaza represent a grave threat to regional and international peace and security.
