Somalia UN Rep: Decades of Occupation Root Cause of Gaza Crisis

Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza

• 💔 The conflict has intensified, with bombardments hitting areas where displaced families sought safety, indicating no safe place in Gaza.
• 😭 Continued military operations in densely populated areas have caused immense civilian suffering and destruction, leading to a growing humanitarian tragedy.
• 🍽️ Starvation is becoming a reality for many, and Somalia stresses that the use of starvation as a method of warfare is unacceptable and prohibited under international law.
• 💧 Access to essential resources like water, food, electricity, and healthcare remains extremely limited, with the humanitarian response constrained by insecurity and restricted access.

Calls for Action and Ceasefire

• 🕊️ Somalia reiterates its call for an immediate and lasting ceasefire.
• 🚚 The delegation also calls for the full, safe, and unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid, including opening all crossings and lifting the siege on Gaza.
• 🤝 The vital role of UN humanitarian agencies in providing life-saving assistance under challenging conditions is recognized and must be supported and protected.

Addressing Root Causes and Political Solutions

• ⚠️ Recent Israeli actions at Jerusalem's holy site are a concern, challenging the status quo and risking increased tensions.
• ⚖️ Somalia emphasizes the imperative to protect all civilians and uphold international humanitarian and human rights law, including the immediate release of all civilian hostages and detainees.
• ⛰️ Escalating violence in the West Bank, including settler attacks and home demolitions, is also a concern, as lasting peace cannot be achieved while such violations persist.
• 📜 The root cause of the crisis lies in decades of occupation and the denial of the Palestinian people's right to self-determination.
• 🇵🇸 Somalia reaffirms its unwavering support for the Palestinian people's right to self-determination and to establish an independent sovereign state with Al-Quds (Jerusalem) as its capital.
• 🌍 Support is expressed for efforts facilitated by Qatar, the United States, and Egypt aimed at ending violence and opening a genuine political horizon.
• 🤝 The two-state solution is reaffirmed as the commitment, alongside the importance of unifying Gaza and the West Bank under a single Palestinian Authority and a comprehensive plan for Gaza's reconstruction.
• ✨ The delegation remains committed to international law, the UN Charter, and the cause of peace, justice, and dignity for all people in the Middle East.