Cuba Leads 35 Nations in Condemnation of Israeli Human Rights Violations at UN

Cuba, alongside 34 other nations, condemned Israel’s systematic human rights violations against Palestinians at the UN Human Rights Council. They urged for an immediate ceasefire, unrestricted humanitarian aid to Gaza, and recognition of Palestinian self-determination within pre-1967 borders. The coalition, which includes several countries, emphasized the need for accountability and the establishment of an independent Palestinian state.

On March 26, Havana, representing 35 nations with aligned positions, condemned at the UN Human Rights Council the extensive and systemic human rights violations by Israel against the Palestinian population. Rodolfo Benitez, Cuba’s permanent representative to the UN office in Geneva, formally submitted a joint declaration during discussions regarding the fundamental rights situation in Palestine and other occupied Arab territories.

The collective condemnation from these 35 states addressed the assaults by Israeli occupation forces against the vulnerable Palestinian populace, as well as the severe blockade restricting essential goods including food, fuel, and medical supplies, as reported by the Cuban Foreign Ministry.

The coalition called for an immediate ceasefire and insisted on the unrestricted entry of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip. Furthermore, the nations urged the Human Rights Council to take more decisive actions to mitigate the unfortunate circumstances and ensure accountability.

In their declaration, the representatives affirmed their support for the Palestinian people’s inalienable right to self-determination. They advocated for the cessation of the illegal Israeli occupation and the establishment of an independent Palestinian state based on the borders defined before 1967, with East Jerusalem designated as its capital. They also endorsed full Palestinian membership in the United Nations.

This joint declaration included contributions from countries such as Saudi Arabia, Algeria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Eritrea, Palestine, Russia, and Equatorial Guinea, as well as numerous others. The complete list also featured Libya, Malaysia, Maldives, Namibia, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, PDRK, South Africa, Sudan, Türkiye, Venezuela, Yemen, and Zimbabwe.

The session at the UN Human Rights Council highlighted serious concerns regarding Israeli actions against Palestinians, with 35 countries supporting a unified stance against the ongoing violations. The call for a ceasefire, the unrestricted flow of humanitarian aid, and Palestinian self-determination were central themes of their condemnation. This event underscores the international demand for accountability and a resolution to the prolonged conflict.

Original Source: www.cubanews.acn.cu