The Palestinian Ambassador to Libya, Mohammed Rahal, called for an immediate end to the Israeli aggression on Gaza and decisive international intervention leading to fair and lasting peace negotiations. He emphasized that the Israeli aggression had resulted in the destruction of 221 educational institutions, 34,000 residential units, and 35 hospitals rendered non-operational, with 55% of the healthcare sector ceasing to function.
During a press conference held at the Palestinian Embassy in Tripoli, Ambassador Rahal stressed the necessity of allowing humanitarian and food aid to enter Gaza. He also called for an end to the policy of racial displacement and forced displacement and an end to the double standards and duplicity in dealing with the Palestinian state and its legitimate rights, according to the Libyan news agency “WAL.”
Ambassador Rahal began his remarks by referring to the Balfour Declaration anniversary, which falls on the second of November. He noted that everyone is aware of what is happening in Palestine and the suffering it endures under continuous massacres for 75 years of occupation, supported by some major powers. He emphasized that the Palestinian people face these massacres before the eyes of the world without restraint, accountability, or prosecution. These are documented and recognized massacres by international and humanitarian organizations.
The Palestinian Ambassador highlighted some historical events and peace initiatives, stating that the Israeli response to these initiatives includes continued settlement, arrests, violations of international treaties and resolutions, and the commission of massacres against children and women.
He further pointed out that Gaza, with an area of 360 square kilometers and a population of approximately two million people, is under siege and subject to ethnic cleansing. Israel has used internationally prohibited weapons in this small geographic area.
During the conference, the Ambassador presented statistics from the Ministry of Health indicating that the number of martyrs reached nearly 9,000, with the majority being women and children, and more than 24,000 injured individuals.
