Saturday, October 21, 2023

Iraqi Prime Minister Calls for Global Effort to End Gaza Crisis, 21 OCT

 Iraqi Prime Minister Calls for Global Effort to End Gaza Crisis, 21 OCT

At the Cairo Peace Summit, as world leaders convened to address the crisis in Gaza, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani issued a compelling call. A plea for unity, for support, and for swift action to alleviate the suffering of the Palestinian people. 

A Plea for Intervention

Al-Sudani’s words reverberated in the summit’s halls, underscoring the urgency of the situation. The Israeli siege on Gaza, he stated, was not merely a political conflict, but a matter of life and death for thousands of Palestinians. He lamented the ongoing genocide and called on the international community to take immediate and effective actions to stop the suffering of the Palestinian people.

His call was for more than just words. He urged the establishment of a fund to aid the Palestinian people, the lifting of the siege on Gaza, and the opening of humanitarian corridors for the swift transfer of aid. Iraq, he assured, was ready to organize support and aid convoys to Gaza. His call for unity went beyond his country, emphasizing the need for coordination with all relevant nations and parties to unify the stance and present practical steps to the international community.

Consequences of Inaction

Al-Sudani’s statement, however, was more than a plea for aid. It was a stark warning about the potential global implications of the conflict. The current conflict, he warned, could impact global security, escalate regional conflict, jeopardize energy supplies, exacerbate economic crises, and invite further conflicts. His words echoed the fears of many who have watched the situation in Gaza deteriorate, amplifying concerns about the potential for the conflict to spillover into the broader Middle East.

https://bnn.network/world/egypt/iraqi-prime-minister-calls-for-global-effort-to-end-gaza-crisis/

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