PALESTINE
Wed 15 Mar 2023 7:17 pm - Jerusalem Time
"International Socialism" calls for protecting the Palestinians and holding the Israeli occupation accountable
Socialist International has expressed its deep horror at the continuing violence and attacks by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in Hawara and other cities, holding Israel, as the occupying power, responsible for ensuring the protection of the civilian population and holding the perpetrators accountable. The Socialist International also condemned all acts of violence and called on the parties to refrain from taking any steps that would lead to more violence and victims, because further violence will only harm the innocent citizens of both Palestine and Israel and will only benefit those who have no interest in Peace and security for all.
The Socialist International also expressed its strong condemnation of the Israeli Minister of Finance's call to "annihilate the Palestinian town of Hawara" and calls on the Israeli authorities to repudiate, reject and denounce those words which constitute incitement to hatred and violence directed in particular against the Palestinian population.
In the context of its affirmation of the right of the Palestinian people to self-determination, their independent state, and the achievement of a just and comprehensive peace, the Socialist International Organization reaffirmed all its previous statements and decisions regarding Palestine and Israel, confirming its adherence to and unwavering commitment to the values of justice, human rights and freedom, and continues its full support for the internationally agreed upon two-state solution to the Palestinian conflict. The Israeli, and the legitimate right of the Palestinian people to their independent state on the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital, living in peace and security alongside the State of Israel.
The Socialist International stressed its commitment to work with its member parties in Palestine and Israel, the progressive forces and the calling and active voices for peace and the two-state solution, and its commitment to work on the support and participation of the international community in favor of peace in the Middle East because recognition of the Palestinian state is vital, and the Socialist International will continue to work to support the rights of both The two peoples live in peace and will continue to condemn any act that violates international law.
In its statement, the international organization also renewed its solidarity and support for the peaceful Palestinian popular resistance in its pursuit of its right to live in peace, and Israel must immediately stop the evictions of Palestinian families and the demolition of their homes in East Jerusalem and across the occupied Palestinian territories.
The Socialist International called on all the member parties of the organization, deputies, heads of government and all progressive forces around the world to work and raise a strong voice in defense of justice, human rights and international law in Palestine, and to defend the two-state solution and a serious and fruitful peace process that leads to a comprehensive, just and lasting peace for Palestine and Israel. .
For his part, the Commissioner for International Relations of the Fatah Movement, Vice-President of Socialism International, Rawhi Fattouh, welcomed the statement of the Socialist International Organization, which was issued unanimously, expressing the deep indignation of the international organization and its political parties in the world at the outbreak of violence and deadly attacks that led to the loss of the lives of innocent civilians. citizens' property.
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"International Socialism" calls for protecting the Palestinians and holding the Israeli occupation accountable