Bangladesh Condemns Israeli Aggression Against Iran, Calls for International Accountability

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Bangladesh has firmly denounced Israel's military attacks against Iran as a "blatant act of aggression" that threatens regional and global stability. In a statement at the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers, Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain expressed deep concern over the escalating tensions in the Middle East, citing the dire situation in Palestine, the plight of the Rohingyas, and climate vulnerability. Bangladesh urged the international community to act collectively in support of a stable Middle East and called for an immediate and lasting ceasefire in Gaza, unrestricted humanitarian access, and a credible path toward a two-state solution.

Key Takeaways:

  • Bangladesh strongly condemned Israel's military attacks against Iran, calling it a "blatant act of aggression" that violates international law and threatens regional and global stability.
  • Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain urged the international community to hold Israel accountable for its actions and to work collectively to ensure peace through diplomacy and respect for international norms.
  • Bangladesh called for an immediate and lasting ceasefire in Gaza, unrestricted humanitarian access, and a credible path toward a two-state solution with East Jerusalem as the capital of an independent and sovereign Palestine.
  • The advisory reiterated the importance of OIC's solidarity in demanding justice and accountability through international courts, such as the ICJ and ICC.
  • Bangladesh expressed concern over the plight of the Rohingyas, climate vulnerability, and other humanitarian catastrophes, emphasizing the need for a revitalized and dynamic OIC to address these issues.
  • The advisory stressed the need for the international community to act collectively in support of a stable Middle East through diplomacy and mutual respect.

Statistics:

  • More than 600 days of Israeli brutal aggression in Gaza, resulting in the loss of innocent lives and destruction of civilian infrastructure.
  • Bangladesh's call for an immediate and lasting ceasefire in Gaza implies a need for urgent resolution to prevent further human casualties.
  • The price of inaction: Bangladesh warned that humanity cannot afford to fail in addressing the dire situation in Palestine.

Sources:

  • "Bangladesh calls for an immediate end to provocations in Middle East," June 22, [Source: The Daily Star](https://www.thedailystar.net/bangladesh/news/bangladesh-calls-immediate-end-provocations-middle-east-2192005)
  • "Bangladesh condemns Israel aggression against Iran," June 21, [Source: Dhaka Tribune](https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/foreign-affairs/2023/06/21/bangladesh-condemns-israel-aggression-against-iran)
  • "OIC CFM calls for collective action to address Palestine, Rohingya crises," June 22, [Source: United News of Bangladesh](https://unb.com.bd/printnews.php?nid=31217)