International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People: Bangladesh Condemns Israeli Genocidal Campaign
Bangladesh has denounced the ongoing Israeli genocidal campaign in the occupied Palestinian territories as an affront to humanity. In a message to mark the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, interim government Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus said, "This ongoing tragedy is a profound affront to humanity as a whole. Palestinians are not an expendable people, and those responsible for these atrocities must be held accountable."
Background: A Brief History of the Conflict
The date of November 29 is observed as the Palestinian solidarity day since 1978 in remembrance of the United Nations General Assembly resolution that partitioned Palestine into Jewish and Arab states in 1947. Israel’s creation in 1948 intensified the exodus of Palestinians as Jewish militias unleashed a wider campaign of terror against the Arab population of Palestine. It is estimated that 750,000 Palestinians out of a population of 1.9 million became refugees between 1947 and 1949 in the ethnic cleansing known as the Nakba (catastrophe).
Ongoing Conflict and Violations of International Law
Israel, with the backing of the United States and Western countries, has continued to grab Arab land and destroy Palestinian presence throughout the occupied territories to render a future Palestinian state unviable. Its ongoing destruction of Gaza is viewed as a more blatant atrocity to depopulate Gaza and build illegal settlements, a colonisation project that is strongly supported by American Jews and Washington’s Jewish political lobby. Almost the entire population of 2.3 million in Gaza has been displaced by relentless Israeli bombings.
International Condemnation and Legal Action
The International Criminal Court (ICC) recently issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defence minister Yoav Gallant for crimes against humanity and war crimes. The International Court of Justice in an advisory on July 19 declared Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories as unlawful and in violation of international law.
Conclusion
As the world marks the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, Bangladesh joins the global community in condemning the Israeli genocidal campaign in the occupied Palestinian territories. It is imperative that the international community takes concrete steps to hold Israel accountable for its atrocities and work towards a peaceful resolution to the conflict, ensuring the right to self-determination of the Palestinian people.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People?
A: The International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People is observed on November 29 to commemorate the United Nations General Assembly resolution that partitioned Palestine into Jewish and Arab states in 1947.
Q: What is the timeline of the conflict?
A: The conflict began in 1947 with the creation of Israel, followed by the 1948 Arab-Israeli War, and has continued to this day with ongoing violence and human rights violations.
Q: What is the current situation in Gaza?
A: The situation in Gaza remains dire, with almost the entire population of 2.3 million displaced by relentless Israeli bombings, and the construction of illegal settlements continues to be a major obstacle to a peaceful resolution.