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Palestinian Cabinet Urges International Action to Save Gaza Strip Amid Ongoing Israeli Occupation

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The Palestinian Cabinet has strongly condemned the Israeli occupation's escalated practices in the Gaza Strip, calling on countries worldwide to take urgent action to prevent what it describes as a "full-fledged war crime" against two million Palestinian civilians. The Cabinet pointed to the Israeli occupation's recent threats, forced displacement orders, and ground invasion of Gaza City as a blatant disregard for international laws and norms. It also highlighted the crippling impact of collective punishment, land confiscations, and economic strangulation on Palestinian villages, including the installation of over 1,000 military checkpoints and iron gates. The Cabinet further denounced the targeting of Palestinian workers at "seam zones" and warned of the dangers of the Israeli occupation's decision to seize the roof of the Ibrahimi Mosque in Hebron.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Palestinian Cabinet has called on countries worldwide to take urgent action to prevent what it describes as a "full-fledged war crime" against two million Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip.
  • The Cabinet has strongly condemned the Israeli occupation's recent threats, forced displacement orders, and ground invasion of Gaza City, pointing to its disregard for international laws and norms.
  • The Israeli occupation has installed over 1,000 military checkpoints and iron gates at the entrances of Palestinian villages, crippling the economy and daily life of civilians.
  • The Cabinet has denounced the targeting of Palestinian workers at "seam zones," where Israeli occupation soldiers are killing them without posing any threat.
  • The Palestinian Cabinet has warned of the dangers of the Israeli occupation's decision to seize the roof of the Ibrahimi Mosque in Hebron, describing it as a "blatant violation" of international laws and norms.
  • The Cabinet has reaffirmed that the ongoing Judaization and targeting of the Ibrahimi Mosque is not only a Palestinian concern, but a flagrant assault on global human heritage belongs to all humanity.
  • The Cabinet has instructed relevant authorities to move swiftly with international organizations, including UNESCO, to pressure for an end to Israeli occupation practices.
  • Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa briefed the Cabinet on the ongoing political and diplomatic efforts led by President Mahmoud Abbas in preparation for the upcoming International Summit in Support of the New York Declaration.

Statistics:

  • Two million Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip are facing "full-fledged war crime" according to the Palestinian Cabinet.
  • Over 1,000 military checkpoints and iron gates have been installed by the Israeli occupation at the entrances of Palestinian villages.
  • The Israeli occupation has been targeting Palestinian workers at "seam zones," killing them without posing any threat.
  • The Palestinian Cabinet is preparing for the upcoming International Summit in Support of the New York Declaration.

Sources:

  • The Palestinian Cabinet (undated)
  • The Palestinian Cabinet (undated)
  • The Palestinian Cabinet (undated)

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