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Occupation, Apartheid Regime Must Be Ended: Urgent Call to Action for International Community
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Israel’s Illegal Closure and Blockade of Gaza, Construction of Annexation Wall, and Settlement Enterprise Must Cease; International Community Must Impose Sanctions and Support Palestinian Self-Determination
Gaza Strip, West Bank - The international community must take immediate action to end Israel’s occupation and apartheid regime over the Palestinian people. This urgent call comes as Palestinians continue to face collective punishment, violence, and human rights violations at the hands of Israeli forces.
Situation in Gaza
The situation in Gaza is particularly dire, with a 15-year closure and blockade imposed by Israel resulting in severe humanitarian crises. The international community must urgently lift this unlawful closure and blockade and bring an end to Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territory.
Construction of Annexation Wall and Settlement Enterprise
Israel’s construction of the Annexation Wall and settlement enterprise must cease immediately. The wall, which was deemed illegal by the International Court of Justice in 2004, has resulted in the displacement and marginalization of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians.
Call to Action
The international community must take immediate action to support Palestinian self-determination and human rights. This includes:
- Imposing sanctions on Israel for its violations of international law
- Ceasing construction of the Annexation Wall and settlement enterprise
- Supporting Palestinian civil society organizations that are working to promote peace, justice, and equality
- Taking immediate action to end Israel’s occupation and apartheid regime
Background
Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territory began in 1967, following the Six-Day War. Since then, Israel has constructed settlements, built the Annexation Wall, and imposed a blockade on Gaza, resulting in severe humanitarian crises.
The international community has repeatedly condemned Israel’s actions, including the United Nations Security Council, which has passed numerous resolutions calling for an end to the occupation.
Conclusion
The situation in Gaza is dire, and the international community must take immediate action to end Israel’s occupation and apartheid regime. We demand an end to this unlawful closure and blockade and support for Palestinian self-determination and human rights. The time for action is now.