Morocco condemns the targeting by Israeli forces of Palestinian civilians seeking humanitarian aid in Gaza

Morocco, whose Sovereign, King Mohammed VI, chairs the Al Quds Committee, strongly condemns the targeting by Israeli forces of Palestinian civilians who were seeking humanitarian aid at the Al-Rashid Avenue, north of Gaza Strip, killing dozens and injuring hundreds.

The remarks were made by Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita during a joint working meeting at the headquarters of the Gulf Cooperation Council’s Secretariat General in Riyadh, with the Foreign Affairs Ministers of the GCC member countries.

Bourita reaffirmed Morocco’s “absolute rejection” of international humanitarian law violations, and reiterated its calls for “an independent and transparent investigation into this despicable act and for punishing the perpetrators.”

Bourita also reiterated the urgent call launched by King Mohammed VI, President of the Al-Quds Committee, to the international community to step in urgently to achieve an immediate, comprehensive and permanent ceasefire, to ensure the smooth delivery of aid to the Palestinians, and to guarantee the protection of the Palestinian people.

During the meeting the GCC Secretary-General Jasem Mohammed Al-Budaiwi on his part reiterated the firm, collective position of the GCC nations, denouncing the serious violations of international humanitarian law committed by Israel in Gaza, especially the systematic and direct targeting of civilians. He also emphasized the immediate need for a ceasefire.