Eight European NGOs demand immediate ceasefire in Gaza
Eight non-governmental organizations across Europe have called for an immediate ceasefire and an end to the genocide in the Gaza Strip.
This came in a statement read by representatives of the NGOs on Wednesday during a press conference held in the Belgian capital, Brussels.
The statement noted that civilian infrastructure in Gaza is being "systematically" destroyed, adding that there is a major humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with a large number of people having lost their lives and thousands more missing due to Israeli attacks.
The statement stressed the need to put an end to this "crime against humanity."
It said: "People (in Gaza) are dying trying to find water or food. Starvation is being deliberately used as a weapon of war. Humanitarian aid is being restricted."
The statement criticized the activities of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation in the Strip, which are directed by the United States and Israel.
It emphasized that "an aid structure that actively supports the displacement of people is not a solution; rather, it exacerbates the crisis."
The statement noted that human rights organizations have documented violations of international law, including serious war crimes, in Gaza, and that footage circulating on social media clearly reveals these violations.
The statement also highlighted developments in the occupied West Bank, noting that the situation is deteriorating due to forced displacement and expanding land seizures.
It emphasized that European governments' responses to the events in Gaza "remain largely symbolic."
The statement also emphasized the need for the International Criminal Court to continue its work without pressure, for journalists to have unhindered access to the region, and for the recognition of the State of Palestine and the release of prisoners.
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