Communiqué LDH
On Might 26, 2024, the Israeli military bombed a middle for displaced folks close to Rafah, with 40 deaths recorded right now, whereas the toll might exceed 100 victims, in accordance with a UNWRA spokesperson.
This new bloodbath is a part of a coverage systematically applied by the Israeli authorities which kills indiscriminately. This motion can solely seem as a response to the declaration of the Worldwide Court docket of Justice (ICJ) which ordered Israel, two days in the past, to right away cease its army offensive in Rafah the place a whole bunch of individuals are taking refuge. 1000’s of individuals.
On this order of Might 24, 2024, the ICJ additionally requested a ruling on “ another motion carried out within the Rafah governorate which might be prone to inflict on the group of Palestinians in Gaza residing circumstances able to resulting in its bodily or partial destruction “, following having recalled that there existed ” an actual and imminent threat » that the scenario is irreparable, and “ elevated threat » genocide of Palestinians in Gaza.
This new bombing in a humanitarian zone populated by civilians residing in tents revolts our humanity. It’s a problem to the worldwide neighborhood. The latter, and significantly america and the European Union, should do the whole lot to make sure that Israel complies directly with the ICJ order. Within the current circumstances, they bear the first accountability for guaranteeing the credibility of the worldwide authorized system, which should apply to all.
The LDH (Human Rights League) subsequently urges France to behave in order that efficient measures are taken, specifically with the European Union, to implement the ICJ resolution.
Making certain respect for worldwide legislation is an pressing necessity. Past the authorized and legal points, this example engages the political and ethical accountability of the French Republic in addition to that of each one in all us.
The LDH recollects that it requires a right away and lasting ceasefire with an finish to the bombings and the compelled displacement of the Gazan inhabitants, the fast launch of hostages held by Hamas, the safety of all civilians in Israel, Gaza, the West Financial institution and East Jerusalem, the institution of a humanitarian hall for the passage of all fundamental requirements, the entire lifting of the blockade of Gaza, the discharge of Palestinian prisoners in arbitrary administrative detention.
Paris, Might 27, 2024
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