Slovenia UN Rep Condemns Israel's Attacks and Calls for Immediate Ceasefire

Call for Immediate Hostage Release and Condemnation of Hamas

• 💔 Slovenia reiterates its call for the immediate, unconditional, and dignified release of all hostages.
• ⛓️ Hostage-taking is condemned as prohibited by international law, and using their images as propaganda is called barbaric.
• ✊ The heinous acts of Hamas and other terrorist groups on October 7 are condemned, with a demand for humane treatment and ICRC access for all hostages.

Unacceptable Suffering in Gaza

• ⚖️ The suffering of hostages does not diminish the suffering of Palestinian civilians, and vice versa; the suffering of all civilians is intolerable.
• ⚠️ Deliberate starvation is unlawful and morally unacceptable, with obligations under international humanitarian law being systematically and gravely violated in Gaza.
• 🆘 An alarm has been raised that the worst-case scenario of famine and humanitarian catastrophe is unfolding, with Israel obliged to facilitate aid, but the monthslong Israeli blockade has led to moral outrage.
• 👶 Vulnerable populations, including children, older persons, persons with disabilities, pregnant and breastfeeding women, and hostages, are suffering immensely.

Demands for Humanitarian Aid and Medical Evacuation

• 🚚 Slovenia demands immediate, safe, and unhindered delivery of humanitarian assistance at scale to the population of Gaza.
• 🧑‍⚕️ An appeal is made for the establishment of a corridor to facilitate medical evacuations of patients from Gaza.

Rejection of Military Solutions and Call for Ceasefire

• 🕊️ Slovenia firmly rejects any plans to expand military operations in Gaza, stating there is no military solution to this suffering.
• 🤝 A lasting ceasefire is essential, which would bring relief, return hostages home, provide food, and create space for a political horizon towards a two-state solution.
• 🚨 The call for an immediate ceasefire is renewed to end the suffering of hostages and civilians alike.