The situation in the Gaza Strip, which was under siege by Israeli attacks for three weeks “It is a catastrophic failure that the world cannot tolerate,” said International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) President Mirjana Spoljaric.
“I am shocked by these unbearable levels of human suffering and call on the parties to end the conflict.
“It is unfortunate that so many citizens have lost their lives. And it is unacceptable that they have no safe place to flee in a Gaza Strip subject to massive bombardment,” he said in a statement.
Humanitarian law requires the protection of the civilian population
The ICRC recalled that humanitarian law obliges parties to the conflict to protect civilians, to distinguish between military and civilian targets and not to use human shields to avoid attacking certain strategic interests.
The International Committee of the Red Cross, which on Friday succeeded in bringing humanitarian personnel to Gaza since the start of Israeli bombardments, called for the unhindered access of such workers and supplies.
Hundreds of thousands of people around the world are demonstrating in support of the Palestinians
Hundreds of thousands of people gathered today in cities across Europe, the Middle East and Asia to show their support for the Palestinians as Israel expands its air and ground attacks on the Gaza Strip.
One of the largest marches, in London, showed images of large crowds marching through the center of the capital to demand a ceasefire from Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s government.
“The superpowers are not doing enough at the moment. This is why we are here: we demand a ceasefire, we demand the rights of the Palestinians, the right to exist, the right to life, human rights, all our rights,” said protester Camille Revuelta.
This is not about Hamas. It’s about protecting Palestinian lives.
Malaysia, Turkiye and Iraq unite in favor of Palestine
In Malaysia A large crowd of demonstrators chanted slogans in front of the US embassy in Kuala Lumpur.
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan addressed hundreds of thousands of supporters during a massive rally in Istanbul and said Israel is an occupier. He reiterated his position that Hamas is not a terrorist organization.
The Iraqis As Palestinian protesters in Hebron joined a rally in Baghdad and the Israeli-occupied West Bank, they called on Saturday for a global boycott of Israeli products.
“Do not be responsible for the mass murder of the children of Palestine,” they shouted.
People also took to the streets elsewhere in Europe, Copenhagen, Rome and Stockholm.
Some cities in France have banned demonstrations since the start of the war for fear they could cause social tensions, but despite the ban in Paris, a small demonstration took place on Saturday.
Several hundred people also demonstrated in the southern part of the city of Marseille.
“Free Palestine,” they demand in New Zealand
In Wellington, New Zealand’s capital, thousands of people marched to the parliament building carrying Palestinian flags and banners reading ‘Free Palestine’.
The death toll in Gaza has risen to 7,650, most of them civilians, since the Israeli bombardment began three weeks ago, according to a daily report released Saturday by the Palestinian Health Ministry. (EFE and Reuters)
Source: La Neta Neta
Karen Clayton is a seasoned journalist and author at The Nation Update, with a focus on world news and current events. She has a background in international relations, which gives her a deep understanding of the political, economic and social factors that shape the global landscape. She writes about a wide range of topics, including conflicts, political upheavals, and economic trends, as well as humanitarian crisis and human rights issues.
