Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday issued a message on the occasion of the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People.
In his message, the Chief Adviser stated, 'On the occasion of the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, Bangladesh joins the international community in reaffirming its persistent and unshaken dedication to realising the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people to self-determination, aiming for an independent, sovereign, and viable State of Palestine based on the pre-1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.''
He said, “We have consistently stood by the Palestinian people in their just struggle for self-determination and statehood and have raised our voice on every occasion to condemn Israel’s systematic and gross violations of human rights and international humanitarian law in Gaza and the West Bank, notably the wanton killing of civilians, including women and children, indiscriminate attacks on hospitals and schools, colossal destruction of property, large-scale displacement and the illegal evictions and occupation of Palestinian land, which have reached the highest point ever in time.”
Prof Muhammad Yunus said, "Our commitment to this just cause is deeply ingrained in our history of struggle for freedom, justice, and self-determination" (1971). Most recently, during last year’s July Uprising, the youth-led movement demonstrated a unified voice advocating for anti-discrimination, liberty, freedom of expression, human dignity, and solidarity to overcome a regime that ruled through oppression and tyranny.
He said, “In this spirit, we welcome the ongoing efforts to achieve a ceasefire, bring peace and finally end the war in the Gaza Strip. At the same time, we remain deeply concerned about reports of ceasefire violations by the Israeli occupying forces amid ongoing diplomatic initiatives. We hope that countries that are supporting Israel in its war efforts will revisit their decisions.”
He said, “We strongly condemn the Israeli Knesset’s recent attempt to impose so-called “Israeli sovereignty” over the West Bank, a clear breach of international law, the UN Charter and relevant UN Security Council resolutions. We also need to remain engaged with the justice and accountability processes at the ICC and ICJ, which are essential for adjudicating cases related to crimes against humanity and genocide committed by Israel.”
The CA said, “We welcome the decision by several countries this year to formally recognise the State of Palestine and stand by the peace process. We hope that those countries that have not yet recognised Palestine will extend their recognition soon.”
He said, "On this day, we reiterate that the only way to just and lasting peace in the region lies in the implementation of the two-state solution and the recognition of the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, consistent with relevant UN resolutions and international law." The international community must also unite and express solidarity with the Palestinian people.
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