Switzerland “extremely concerned” about spiraling violence in the Middle East
Published: Wednesday, May 29th 2024, 18:10
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In the UN Security Council, Switzerland has strongly condemned the recent rocket fire on Israel by Hamas and Israel's attacks on a camp for displaced persons in Rafah in the Gaza Strip. Switzerland is extremely concerned about the spiral of violence, which reached a new level at the weekend, said Swiss UN Ambassador Pascale Baeriswyl in New York on Wednesday.
The population in Gaza is in urgent need of protection, having already been displaced, facing the threat of famine and continuing to suffer from the hostilities, according to a statement published by the Foreign Ministry. The "indiscriminate rocket fire" on Israel by Hamas also violates international humanitarian law.
Baeriswyl also condemned the violence by Israeli settlers in the West Bank, including repeated attacks on UN facilities in East Jerusalem and on humanitarian aid convoys.
Switzerland once again appealed to all parties to comply with their obligations under international humanitarian law. They must take these precautionary measures to protect the civilian population and prevent damage to civilian objects.
The Swiss ambassador to the UN reiterated her call for an immediate ceasefire, safe and unhindered humanitarian access and the immediate and unconditional release of the hostages. Switzerland is in favour of a two-state solution in which Israel and Palestine exist side by side within recognized borders.
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