JAKARTA - House Speaker Puan Maharani condemned the brutal attack by the Israeli army on the northern Gaza region, Palestine, amid a ceasefire agreement. He said the airstrikes by Israel against civilians on the Gaza Strip were inhumane.
"The attack carried out by Israel was not only a violation of the ceasefire that had been agreed upon, but also a form of indifference to human life and peace efforts in the Middle East," said Puan, Wednesday, March 19.
Puan considered that Israel's actions were unacceptable for violating humanitarian principles and international law. Moreover, the attack took place at around 02.00 Gaza time, when citizens were preparing for sahur.
"Attack on civilians carried out by the Israeli military is a war crime that is against many international law, including the Geneva Convention," said Puan.
"The bombing of the holy month of Ramadan shows inhumane acts and ignores global humanitarian norms," he continued.
Moreover, continued Puan, the cessation of aid supplies to Gaza that Israel had previously carried out has raised deep concern and exacerbated the suffering of Palestinians who have faced a humanitarian crisis. Therefore, Puan called on Indonesia not to remain silent to see the humanitarian tragedy that has occurred in Palestine.
"As a country that upholds peace and human rights, Indonesia must continue to voice justice for the Palestinian people and pressure the international community to immediately stop Israel's brutality," he said.
Puan also urged the Government of Indonesia and the International Community to take firm diplomatic steps in response to this Israeli aggression. This includes continuing Indonesia's active role in the membership of the United Nations and the Organization for Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to immediately stop Israeli attacks and provide humanitarian assistance to the Gazan people.
"Indonesia should urge the United Nations to take concrete action in stopping Israeli attacks and providing protection to the Palestinian people," he appealed.
Puan also ensured that the DPR also continues to take steps for parliamentary diplomacy in defending the rights of the Palestinian people. Through various diplomatic steps, he said, the DPR continues to voice the importance of stopping the war in Palestine.
The DPR also continues to take various diplomatic approaches with the international community to ensure the rights of Palestinians are fulfilled. This conflict must end immediately and Indonesia must continue to voice so that the suffering of our brothers and sisters in Palestine does not continue," said Puan.
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The Israeli military violated the ceasefire unilaterally on Tuesday, March 18, by bombarding Gaza. The attack that came after the end of this ceasefire left hundreds of Palestinians dead and injured, including many women and children.
The Israeli attack ended a ceasefire agreement with Hamas which has been in effect since January 19. In a statement, the Israeli government said the latest onslaught was carried out after Hamas repeatedly refused to release their hostages.
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