Jordan Condemns Israel's Attacks on Palestinian Refugees

Strategic Insights -

The Kingdom of Jordan has strongly denounced Israel's ongoing attacks on shelter centers for Palestinian refugees in the Gaza Strip, which are experiencing a severe humanitarian crisis. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates has reaffirmed its condemnation of these attacks, which have resulted in a significant loss of life and injury among women and children. The recent attack on a school run by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) in the Nuseirat camp resulted in 15 fatalities and numerous injuries. The Kingdom views Israel's actions as a flagrant defiance of international humanitarian law, international law, and all moral and humanitarian principles.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates has officially denounced Israel's attacks on shelter centers for Palestinian refugees in the Gaza Strip.
  • The attacks have resulted in the deaths of 15 people, mostly women and children, and numerous injuries.
  • Ambassador Sufian Qudah, the official spokesperson for the Ministry, has categorized Israel's actions as war crimes and genocide against the Palestinian people.
  • Israel's repeated attacks on shelter centers and humanitarian facilities are a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law and international law.
  • Ambassador Qudah renewed his call to the international community, especially the Security Council, to take immediate and decisive action to stop these crimes and provide international protection for Palestinian civilians.

Statistics:

  • 15 people have been killed as a result of Israel's attacks on a school run by UNRWA in the Nuseirat camp.
  • The majority of those killed were women and children.
  • The attacks have resulted in numerous injuries and a significant humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip.
  • The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates has reaffirmed its condemnation of these attacks, which are considered war crimes and genocide by the Kingdom.

Sources:

  • "Ministry declares strong condemnation of Israel's attacks on Palestinian refugees, killing 15: official" by Petra News Agency, October 12th, 2023.
  • "Ambassador Sufian Qudah: Isreal's attacks on shelter centers for Palestinian refugees are crimes that undermine the very foundations of international law" by Yarmouk University, October 2023.