2014
Dr. Ashrawi: “The situation in Gaza is nothing short of a deliberate massacre”
“There is an urgent need for all countries to take their responsibilities seriously and intervene to save lives and to curb Israeli violations and war crimes. The situation in Gaza is nothing short of a deliberate massacre.”
ICHR Condemns the Massacre Committed this Morning against Palestinian Civilians in Al- Shuja’iya Neighbourhood and Calls upon the International Community to Abide with their Legal Obligations and Take Immediate Action
The Independent Commission for Human Rights (ICHR) strongly condemns this morning massacre against the Palestinian civilian population of the Shuja’iya Neighbourhood in the Gaza Strip when the Israeli Occupation Forces indiscriminately and disproportionately opened fire resulting in hundreds of casualties in this neighbourhood. ICHR also strongly condemns the continuous Israeli occupation’s ferocious aggression and massacres against the Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip thereby committing war crimes and crimes against humanity in flagrant violation of International Humanitarian and Human Rights Law.
Thousands attend pro-Palestine rally in New Zealand
Several thousand people are estimated to have marched through central Auckland to protest the Israeli ground invasion of Gaza, which, along with previous airstrikes, have resulted in over 300 deaths in under two weeks’ time.
Australia condemns rejection of Gaza ceasefire
The Australian Government strongly condemns the decision of Hamas to reject a ceasefire to hostilities between Israel and extremist groups in Gaza.
The Hon Tanya Plibersek MP statement on the events in Israel and Palestine
THE HON TANYA PLIBERSEK MP, DEPUTY LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION,SHADOW MINISTER FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, MEMBER FOR SYDNEY made a statement on July 14, indicating that Labor urges calm and supports the calls of the UN Security Council for a ceasefire.
President Abbas welcomes Egypt's ceasefire initiative between Israel, Palestinian factions
RAMALLAH, July 15 (Xinhua) -- Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas welcomed late on Monday the Egyptian ceasefire initiative to end a bloody week of cross-border violence between Israel and the Palestinian factions.
Abbas appreciated the Egyptian role and efforts to protect the Palestinian people, official Palestinian news agency Wafa reported.
The Palestinian president has also urged both parties to commit to the terms of the new ceasefire initiative to stop the Palestinian bloodshed, hoping that the new proposal would pave the way for a political process to end the occupation of Palestine and lead to the creation of an independent state.
On visit to Gaza, senior UN humanitarian officials call for halt to Israeli offensive
14 July 2014 – Concerned about more civilian casualties in a possible Israeli military incursion into Gaza, senior United Nations humanitarian officials on a visit to the area called today for an immediate return to calm and a ceasefire to avoid further loss of life.
Foreign Minister, Julie Bishop:“The retaliatory acts from both sides that have led to civilian deaths and injuries are deeply regrettable"
The minister for foreign affairs, Julie Bishop, said she was “deeply concerned by the deteriorating situation” in Israel and the Palestinian territories.
“The retaliatory acts from both sides that have led to civilian deaths and injuries are deeply regrettable, and I call on all parties to exercise restraint and do everything necessary to avoid a further escalation of violence,” she said.
Dr. Ashrawi: “Palestinian leadership commits to concrete steps to deal with the horrific situation in Gaza”
PLO Executive Committee member, Dr. Hanan Ashrawi said, “Following the meetings of the Palestinian leadership, particularly the Political Committee and the PLO Executive Committee, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is undertaking several steps and measures to deal with the horrific situation in Gaza.”
Thousands in Sydney join global Gaza protests
More than 4000 Sydney protesters joined hundreds of thousands around the world on Sunday to demand an end to Israeli military strikes on Gaza.
The boisterous crowd stood shoulder-to-shoulder, waving Palestinian flags and chanting: “In our thousands, in our millions, we are all Palestinian.”