Aid Flotilla Attacks show Gaza Blockade must be lifted: NCCA
Act for Peace is calling for a full investigation and a decisive response from the United Nations Security Council after Israel’s disproportionate attack on a flotilla of humanitarian aid bound for Gaza, killing at least nine peace activists and injuring dozens more.
Mr. Alistair Gee Executive Director of Act for Peace said, “We condemn the actions leading to the deaths and injuries of the peace activists and the assault on their human rights.”
“The attack in international waters on the humanitarian convoy constitutes a breach of International Law and Law of the Sea. This peaceful, symbolic mission was carrying food and medicines for the Gazan population, 80% of which is totally reliant on humanitarian assistance due to the illegal enforcement of the Israeli blockade.”
“The Australian Government must denounce the United States (US) and European Union (EU) -supported blockade of Gaza and take up the issue with their US and EU counterparts. As a policy designed to restrict Hamas’ capacity to function after its election win three years ago, it has utterly failed and caused a humanitarian crisis in which Palestinian civilians bear the brunt,” Mr. Gee said.
“Act for Peace is calling for the formation of an independent international investigation into this most disturbing incident, which highlights the pertinent need for a comprehensive change in policy toward Gaza”, said Mr Gee.
