Statement by the Government of Maldives on the Airstrikes on the Gaza Strip by Israel

NewsStatement by the Government of Maldives on the Airstrikes on the Gaza Strip by Israel

Statement by the Government of Maldives on the Airstrikes on the Gaza Strip by Israel

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The Government of Maldives strongly condemns the latest aggression and airstrikes carried out in the occupied Palestine territory of Gaza by Israel, resulting in the death and injury of a number of innocent Palestinian civilians. The Government of Maldives and the Maldivian people convey its sincere condolences and sympathies to the families of the victims of the Israeli aggression in Gaza.

The Government of Maldives remains deeply concerned by the disproportionate use of force by Israel on unarmed civilians in the occupied territories, including on women and children.

The Government recalls that the occupation of Palestinian territories by Israel is in violation of international law and relevant UN Security Council and General Assembly resolutions. A lasting peaceful resolution of the conflict can only be realized through a two-state solution, with an independent and sovereign State of Palestine, based on the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital.

The Government of Maldives reaffirms its solidarity with the people and the Government of Palestine and reiterates its steadfast commitment to work closely with the international community to advocate the cause of Palestine.