Gulf Cooperation Council Condemns Israeli Aggression in Gaza Strip

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) renewed its condemnation of the Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip, holding Israel responsible for its ongoing attacks on innocent civilians. GCC countries reject the Israeli measures aimed at displacing Gaza residents and consider Israel's actions as a clear violation of international law and international humanitarian law. They call on the international community to take necessary measures to respond to Israel's illegal practices and provide international protection to the Palestinian people.

Key Takeaways:

• The GCC condemns Israel's targeting of civilian facilities, including hospitals, schools, and refugee camps, as well as the killing of journalists and international facilities.
• The GCC praises the success of the mediation efforts made by Qatar in cooperation with Egypt and the United States to reach a humanitarian truce.
• The GCC expresses deep concern about the cessation of many UN agencies and humanitarian organizations from their activities due to resource depletion, fuel shortages, and lack of security.
• The GCC demands an immediate ceasefire and the unhindered provision of humanitarian and relief aid to those in need in the Gaza Strip.
• The GCC countries affirm their firm positions on the centrality of the Palestinian issue, ending the Israeli occupation, and their support for the sovereignty of the Palestinian people over all Palestinian territories occupied since June 1967.
• The GCC supports the initiative of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the European Union, and the League of Arab States to revive the peace process in the Middle East.

Statistics:

• Thousands of civilians, mostly women and children, have been killed in the Gaza Strip as a result of Israeli aggression.
• Security Council Resolution No. 2712 calls for the establishment of urgent truces and humanitarian corridors throughout the Gaza Strip.
• The GCC countries have provided humanitarian aid to the brothers in Gaza and have continuously supported the activities of the United Nations, especially UNRWA.
• UNRWA's needs have increased in the face of Israeli attacks on its facilities and employees, with the international community being called upon to increase urgent humanitarian support.

Sources:

• [1] Qatar Tribune: "GCC condemns Israeli aggression in Gaza" (no date provided)
• [2] Qatar Tribune: "Gulf Cooperation Council Statement on the Gaza Strip" (no date provided)