Bangladesh Urges Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza and Accountability for Crimes Against Palestinians

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Bangladesh has reaffirmed its support for the establishment of a viable and independent State of Palestine, based on pre-1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital. Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain addressed a high-level UN conference on the peaceful settlement of the Palestine question in New York, urging an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in Gaza. He described the current situation in Gaza as "one of the gravest genocides of our time" and called for the international community to act with urgency and courage.

Key Takeaways:

  • Bangladesh reaffirms its support for the establishment of a viable and independent State of Palestine, based on pre-1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital.
  • Adviser Md Touhid Hossain urged an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in Gaza and accountability for crimes against Palestinians.
  • The Adviser described the current situation in Gaza as "one of the gravest genocides of our time" and called for the international community to act with urgency and courage.
  • More than 58,000 Palestinians have lost their lives and many more have been injured in Gaza.
  • Schools, hospitals, and aid camps are under attack with countless bodies lying beneath rubble in Gaza.
  • The implementation of the two-state solution is the only viable and internationally recognized path forward, based on international law, relevant UN resolutions, and the aspirations of the people of Palestine.
  • Bangladesh is prepared to participate in the rebuilding process under UN leadership and has announced its readiness to deploy personnel to support humanitarian and future reconstruction plans.
  • The international community must uphold international law, international humanitarian law, and the UN Charter to achieve peace in the Middle East.

Statistics:

  • More than 58,000 Palestinians have lost their lives in Gaza.
  • The population of Gaza is facing extreme humanitarian crisis with schools, hospitals, and aid camps under attack by Israel.
  • Bangladesh is prepared to deploy personnel to support humanitarian and future reconstruction plans in Gaza.
  • The international community has convened a three-day ministerial conference with 118 countries to chart a way forward for lasting peace in the Middle East.

Sources:

  • "BSS news release, Foreign Affairs Adviser of Bangladesh urges immediate ceasefire in Gaza, calls for accountability for crimes against Palestinians, New York," August 2024 (No specific date mentioned).
  • Referring to the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued on "July 19, 2024, Adviser Md Touhid Hossain called for full compliance with international law."