ALBAWABA - In a bold statement following a Cabinet meeting, Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh vehemently condemned Israel, asserting that it stands as an unlawful state condemned by the world. He called on the International Criminal Court (ICC) to take immediate action against Israel's aggressive actions in Gaza.
Addressing the media, Prime Minister Shtayyeh delivered sharp criticism, proclaiming, "Today, Israel faces global condemnation as a criminal, an unlawful state responsible for intentional killings, starvation, dehydration until death, and forcible displacements. Those who once supported Israel are now disowning their earlier endorsements, expressing shame."
Shtayyeh specifically urged the ICC to initiate legal proceedings against those responsible for crimes against the Palestinian people. "I request the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court to promptly commence all necessary procedures and legal actions against the perpetrators of crimes committed against our people," he stated.
The call for ICC intervention follows a pattern of escalating tensions in the region. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, during a television appearance, went further, describing the current state of conflict as "beyond catastrophe" and accusing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of planning to "rid himself of Palestinians."
As the conflict in the Middle East continues to unfold, the strong words from Palestinian leadership underscore the gravity of the situation. The appeal to the ICC reflects a persistent effort to seek international justice and accountability for the alleged crimes committed against the Palestinian population.
