President Cyril Ramaphosa reiterated the call for an immediate ceasefire that will end the suffering of the people of Gaza and allow for humanitarian aid to reach those in need.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for peace in Palestine . File Picture: Jacques Naude / Independent NewspapersPresident Cyril Ramaphosa called for peace and justice for the people of Palestine as Monday marks the first anniversary since the war started.“The violence that has been committed byagainst Palestinians over many decades intensified after an attack on Israel by Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups on October 7 last year.
Amid efforts by the international community to secure a ceasefire, Ramaphosa said the situation has been worsened by strikes by Israel on Lebanon and by Iran on Israel. The Israelis have vowed to retaliate against Iran and Iran has threatened to respond accordingly. “Beyond an immediate end to the onslaught against Gaza, there is an urgent need for action to stave off starvation and disease among the population. Considerable resources need to be directed to Gaza to start rebuilding infrastructure, housing, social services, agricultural production, and economic activity.
“The memorial contains detailed evidence to prove that Israel is committing the crime of genocide in Palestine. We call on Israel to immediately implement the court’s provisional orders issued on January 26, March 28, and May 24, 2024. The reality is that this latest escalation is part of a pattern of violence that spans more than half a century resulting from the occupation of Palestine.
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