By Rédaction Africa Links 24 with sabcnews.com
Published on 2024-01-19 17:00:27
Leaders from non-aligned movement (NAM) countries have come together to denounce Israel’s military campaign in Gaza and demand an immediate ceasefire. The NAM is a group of 120 developing countries that are not formally aligned with any major power bloc and have historically taken a strong stance on issues of global peace and security. The leaders from these countries have expressed their deep concern over the escalating violence in the region and the humanitarian crisis it has caused.
The NAM leaders have called for an immediate halt to the violence and for both Israel and Hamas to return to the negotiating table to find a peaceful resolution to the conflict. They have also condemned the disproportionate use of force by Israel, which has resulted in the loss of civilian lives and extensive damage to infrastructure in Gaza.
In a joint statement, the NAM leaders have reiterated their support for the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination and statehood, as well as their condemnation of Israel’s continued occupation and settlement activities in the West Bank. They have called on the international community to take immediate action to address the root causes of the conflict and to hold all parties accountable for their actions.
The NAM leaders have also expressed their solidarity with the Palestinian people and have pledged their support for their struggle for justice and freedom. They have called on the international community to provide urgent humanitarian assistance to the people of Gaza and to help rebuild the region’s infrastructure and economy.
The NAM’s strong stance on the conflict in Gaza reflects the growing international condemnation of Israel’s military campaign and the disproportionate use of force against the Palestinian people. The leaders of these countries have made it clear that they will not stand idly by while innocent civilians are being killed and displaced, and they have called on the international community to take decisive action to bring an end to the violence and to support a just and lasting solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
In conclusion, the leaders of NAM countries have denounced Israel’s military campaign in Gaza and have demanded an immediate ceasefire. They have called for a return to negotiations and a peaceful resolution to the conflict, while also expressing their solidarity with the Palestinian people and their support for their struggle for justice and freedom.
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