Amnesty International petition calls for ceasefire in Gaza
Over a million individuals from 167 countries have joined their voices in a petition organized by Amnesty International, urging an immediate cessation of the ongoing gunfire in Gaza. In a statement published on its official website, Amnesty International accused Israel of perpetrating war crimes, notably singling out the “extermination of entire families” among its alleged offences. The petition underscored the grievous situation, highlighting the systematic dehumanization of Palestinians. It condemned the deliberate targeting by Israeli authorities of densely populated areas such as refugee camps, hospitals, UN-operated schools, bakeries, and religious sites, alongside civilian homes and infrastructure. Erika Guevara-Rosas, Senior Director for Research, Advocacy, Policy, and Campaigns at Amnesty International, lamented the distressing reality, stating, “The world bears witness to the ongoing loss of civilian lives amidst relentless Israeli airstrikes and ground operations, unveiling an unprecedented man-
made humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza.” “The intensified, unlawful siege imposed by Israel on Gaza has left two million people deprived of fundamental necessities, access to drinking water, food, medical provisions, and fuel. This severe deprivation has resulted in the collapse of the already strained healthcare system,” she added. Guevara-Rosas further underscored the harrowing toll, pointing to tens of thousands wounded and the forced displacement of at least 1.5 million residents from their homes in response to attacks and Israeli military directives to relocate to the southern region of the territory.
Source: Jordan News Agency
Two Palestinian youths were Monday evening killed by Israeli forces during a military raid in the refugee camp of Tulkarm, east of the occupied West Bank city of Tulkarm, according to a statement by The Ministry of Health. It said that Mahmoud Ali Hadayda, 25, and Hazem al-Hosary, 28, were killed by Israeli gunfire during a raid by occupation forces to the city and refugee camp. According to WAFA correspondent, an Israeli special unit broke into the city, sparking confrontations with with youths, during which Hadayda and al-Hosary were shot in the chest, and later taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Source: En – Palestine news & Information Agency – WAFA