CARICOM Secretariat – The Caribbean Neighborhood (CARICOM), conscious of the catastrophic humanitarian disaster in Gaza that continues to worsen, Expresses horror and concern on the mounting demise toll on the civilian inhabitants, together with girls and kids, notably in Gaza, but in addition in different areas of the Occupied Palestinian Territory, Calls on all States to respect and guarantee respect for worldwide humanitarian regulation in all circumstances in accordance with Article 1 of the Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949,
Condemns any disregard for worldwide humanitarian regulation, human rights and the legal guidelines of warfare which have resulted within the widespread destruction of civilian infrastructure in Gaza and deprivation of entry to fundamental requirements, together with medical look after the folks of Palestine,
Reaffirms its conviction {that a} lasting, two-state resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian battle might be achieved solely by peaceable means, primarily based on the related United Nations Resolutions and in accordance with worldwide regulation.
Additional requires:
• a right away ceasefire in Gaza;
• the fast launch of all hostages and for his or her humane remedy always in compliance with worldwide regulation;
• all events to right away and absolutely adjust to their obligations underneath worldwide regulation, together with worldwide humanitarian regulation and worldwide human rights regulation; and
• the fast, protected, unimpeded entry for satisfactory, sustained humanitarian assist all through Gaza, together with meals, water, medicines, medical care, gasoline and electrical energy.
