CA reaffirms BD’s support to Palestinians
Staff Reporter :
In his statement, the Chief Adviser said that on this occasion, Bangladesh joins the global community in reaffirming its steadfast and unwavering support for the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people, including their right to self-determination and the establishment of an independent, sovereign, and viable State of Palestine based on pre-1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital.
He said that Bangladesh has always stood beside the Palestinian people in their legitimate struggle for statehood and self-determination, raising its voice at every forum against Israel’s systematic and grave violations of human rights and international humanitarian law in Gaza and the West Bank.
These violations, he said, include the deliberate killing of civilians-particularly women and children-indiscriminate assaults on hospitals and schools, massive destruction of property, widespread displacement, and the illegal occupation and forcible eviction of Palestinians from their land, which have now reached an unprecedented level.
Professor Yunus added that Bangladesh’s solidarity with the Palestinian cause is deeply rooted in its own history of resistance against oppression and its struggle for freedom, justice, and self-determination in 1971.
He also recalled last year’s July Uprising, where the youth-led movement reaffirmed the nation’s commitment to equality, freedom of expression, human dignity, and collective resistance against tyranny.
He said, “In this spirit, we welcome ongoing efforts to secure a ceasefire, restore peace, and bring an end to the war in Gaza.
At the same time, we remain gravely concerned by reports of ceasefire violations by Israeli occupying forces amid delicate diplomatic negotiations. We urge the countries supporting Israel’s military actions to reconsider their positions.”
The Chief Adviser strongly condemned the recent move by the Israeli Knesset to assert so-called “Israeli sovereignty” over the West Bank, calling it a blatant violation of international law, the UN Charter, and relevant UN Security Council resolutions.
He stressed the importance of remaining engaged with accountability mechanisms at the ICC and ICJ, which play a vital role in addressing crimes against humanity and acts of genocide committed against the Palestinian people.
He welcomed the decision of several countries this year to formally recognize the State of Palestine and expressed hope that others who have not yet done so will extend their recognition in the near future.
The Chief Adviser concluded by reaffirming that a just and lasting peace in the region can only be achieved through the implementation of the two-state solution and the full recognition of the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people in accordance with international law and UN resolutions.
He called on the international community to remain united in expressing solidarity with the Palestinian people.