CAIRO: The Arab women’s committee of the Arab League has stressed the urgent need to end the military escalation in the Palestinian territories. The women called for a “transparent international investigation” and the prosecution of those responsible for “this heinous crime”. The committee condemned the acts of violence against women and children in the Palestinian territories, calling for an “immediate cessation” of the occupation’s aggression, the need to address the “tragic” situation, and the commitment to protect the human rights of women and children.

In this context, the committee referred to the shelling of the Baptist Hospital by Zionist forces, which resulted in the martyrdom of about 500 Palestinians, “which is considered a war crime against unarmed civilians”. It stressed that “this unethical action is completely contrary to international laws prohibiting the targeting of medical facilities in times of conflict.”

It called on the international community to work in the spirit of justice to achieve a peaceful political solution to the Palestinian issue, end the suffering of the Palestinian people, and bring peace to the region. The committee stressed that the solidarity of the international community, standing in unity and joint action represent “the key to achieving peace and justice in the region,” noting the importance of ensuring justice for the victims and their families at this critical time.

The committee urged the international community to increase diplomatic pressure to stop the violence and for all concerned parties to act immediately to ensure the protection of women and children and to provide them with the necessary care, including psychological and social support. Humanitarian organizations and international institutions also called for the need to respect international humanitarian law and provide the necessary support to the Palestinian people. — KUNA