Iraq Supports Biden's Initiative to Cease Fighting in Gaza
ERBIL — The Iraqi Foreign Ministry has issued a statement backing US President Joe Biden's initiative to halt the fighting in Gaza.
The ministry expressed the Iraqi federal government's support for the joint ceasefire initiative led by Biden, along with the governments of Qatar, Egypt, and several other Arab nations. The statement urged Hamas to respond positively to the initiative to alleviate the suffering of the people in Gaza.
"We call on the international community to fulfill its duty to stop violations of international law and protect human rights," the Iraqi Foreign Ministry stated.
The ministry also expressed hope that the Israeli army would withdraw from the Gaza Strip, enabling life and prosperity to return to the area. Furthermore, it affirmed the Iraqi federal government's readiness to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza's residents.
The United States, Egypt, and Qatar have jointly urged Hamas and Israel to adhere to Biden's May 31, 2024, initiative, as reported by the U.S. State Department. The initiative aims to address the demands of all parties involved, provide immediate assistance to the people of Gaza, and work towards the release of hostages and their reunion with families. It also outlines a roadmap for a permanent ceasefire and an end to the conflict.
The conflict between Palestine and Israel escalated in October of the previous year after an unexpected attack on Israel by Hamas forces. Following the escalation, Baghdad called on the Arab League to hold an emergency meeting to address the ongoing Palestinian-Israeli conflict. The federal government has previously dispatched several shipments of humanitarian aid to assist those trapped in Gaza.
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