The Socialist International, deeply concerned about the
ongoing crisis in Gaza and the increasing civilian death toll, urges both
Israeli and Palestinian leaders to immediately de-escalate the crisis, to
restore calm and re-establish the ceasefire of November 2012, as called for by
the Security Council of the United Nations on 12 July.
The respect for humanitarian law, and in particular the
protection of civilians, is fundamental, as the loss of life and the suffering
that the world has witnessed in the past days is totally unacceptable.
As the Socialist International has stated on numerous
occasions, lasting peace and stability in the region will only be possible
through the existence of a Palestinian state living side by side with the State
of Israel, both within mutually recognised and respected borders.
The launching of rockets from Gaza, where the people are
forced to live in unbearable conditions, into Israel and the devastating
bombing of the city of Gaza by the Israeli army are utterly deplorable. These
attacks only serve to extend the suffering and loss of life, they lead to more
violence, and make peace more distant.
The urgent resumption of negotiations to resolve the
Palestinian-Israeli conflict cannot be postponed any longer. It is the only way
forward and in this regard the international community has a special responsibility.
Source: Socialist International
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