The Government of Bangladesh in a statement on Wednesday expressed its strongest condemnation and profound concerns over the resumption of Israeli military aggression on the Gaza Strip and the further deterioration of the already dire humanitarian situation in the region.
鈥楾his renewed cycle of violence represents a blatant violation of international humanitarian law and a grievous disregard for established ceasefire agreements,鈥� said the statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Bangladesh unequivocally denounced the Israeli occupation forces鈥� continued indiscriminate airstrikes on densely populated civilian areas, which had exacerbated human suffering and inflicted devastating consequences upon the defenseless Palestinian population.
The Government of Bangladesh urged Israel to immediately cease all military operations, exercise maximum restraint and respect its obligations under international humanitarian law.
Bangladesh further called upon the international community, particularly the United Nations to take urgent and decisive measures to ensure the cessation of hostilities, protect civilian lives, and facilitate the unimpeded delivery of humanitarian assistance to the besieged people of Gaza, according to the statement.
In line with its principled position on justice and human rights, Bangladesh reaffirmed its unwavering support for the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, including their right to self-determination and the establishment of an independent and sovereign State of Palestine along the pre-1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.
Bangladesh also underlined the necessity of resuming dialogue aimed at a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in the Middle East, which remains a cornerstone for ensuring regional and global stability.
It called upon all parties to prioritise the path of diplomacy and peaceful means to end the senseless violence and suffering that continue to afflict the Palestinian people.
The statement said that Bangladesh remained committed to working with the international community towards achieving a durable solution to the Palestine question that is consistent with the principles of international law, United Nations resolutions and the aspirations of the Palestinian people for peace, dignity and justice.
Israel unleashed intense strikes, killing more than 400 people in Gaza on Tuesday, one of the highest death tolls in a single day since the beginning of the conflict, drawing global condemnations.