Parliaments' Join Statement on the Escalation of Violence by Israelis in the Occupied Palestinian Territory

Dr. H. FADLI ZON, SS., M.Sc
Member of Parliament
Indonesian House of Representatives
Jakarta, 17 May 2021
Dear honorable Member of Parliament,
I am writing to you again with deep concern over the expulsion of the residents of Sheikh Jarrah
neighborhood that was followed by the bombardment of settlements along the Gaza Strip,
killing hundreds of local residents including women and children.
Israel's repeated actions shall be categorized as annexation, terror, aggression, and occupation
for violating human rights and international rules. International communities and agencies
should call, reprimand, and impose international sanctions upon Israel.
As Parliamentarians we have the power to support Palestine, we must not stand still and do
nothing. Together we can end all forms of colonialism and resolve the ongoing conflict.
In this regard, Indonesia have initiated a Joint Statement to garner support from
parliamentarians around the world to pressure Israel to respect International laws. I am
attaching herewith the Joint Statement drafted by Indonesian parliamentarians condemning the
Israeli plans and seeking global parliamentarian support for the Palestinians.
I would like to seek your support and assistance to forward the attached statement to your
colleagues as well for their endorsement to be part of this Joint Statement. Kindly indicate the
endorsement by submitting your support through this link.
Please feel free to forward this Joint Statement to as many parliamentarians in your contact list.
The more signatories the louder the call to end Israeli’s violation of international law.
Thank You.
Yours Sincerely
Dr. Fadli Zon
Chair of the Committee for Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation the
House of Representatives of the Republic of Indonesia
Dansk Interparlamentarisk Gruppes bestyrelse 2020-21
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Joint Statement
by
Members of Parliaments
on the Escalation of Violence by Israelis in the Occupied Palestinian Territory
Initiative launched by
Committee for Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation
The House of Representatives of the Republic of Indonesia
We parliamentarians from around the world strongly condemn the flagrant aggressions,
carried out by the Israelis, throughout the Occupied Palestinian Territory, particularly in
East Jerusalem and the Gaza Strip, which has killed and injured many civilians, including
women and children.
We urge all parties to exercise maximum restraint, cease attacks against civilians, to take
steps in de-escalating the situation and to uphold international law and order.
We are also gravely concerned with the illegal expansion of settlements; and the
demolitions and seizures of Palestinian-owned structures across the occupied West Bank,
including East Jerusalem.
We request the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and other international parliament
organizations to support measures taken by countries, including the parliamentarians to
address the deteriorating situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory.
We strongly urge all parties to exert all efforts to ensure full, safe and unhindered access
for the timely delivery of humanitarian assistance.
We reemphasize our solid solidarity and full commitment to the Palestinian people to meet
their fundamental rights for self-determination, and for the creation of an independent
Palestine and call upon the international community to remain resolute in its commitment
to safeguard the “two-state solution” as well as the maintenance of international and
regional peace and security.
We stand ready to support all diplomatic efforts aimed at achieving a comprehensive, just
and lasting peace in the Middle East and to safeguard the “two-state solution” on the basis
of the relevant United Nations resolutions and other internationally agreed parameters.
May 2021
Signatories
Dansk Interparlamentarisk Gruppes bestyrelse 2020-21
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