At a vigil honoring the victims of the coastal enclave in this capital’s Nicaragua-Palestine Park, participants recalled that the people of this Arab nation have lived under Israeli occupation for 75 years.
They described the current escalation of violence, now in its 21st day, as unfair and said the attacks were being funded by the US and some European countries.
“Today we are here to show our support. With our souls and our hearts we support our brothers, our Palestinian people, who have suffered the worst of humanity (…). Nicaragua is like our second home and we always rely on your support, it is you.” “Here we are on our side and they share our story of struggle,” said Hamad Shehab, quoted by El 19 Digital.
At the meeting, attended by Nicaraguan families and part of the diplomatic corps accredited here, those present carried Palestinian flags and held signs reading “Palestinian Armed Forces, Nicaragua is with you,” “Peace to Gaza,” and “Resistance is not terrorism.” ” high. , among others.
Israel stepped up bombing in northern Gaza, one of the world’s most densely populated areas, and announced ground operations to neutralize Hamas, which launched an attack on October 7.
This afternoon, the UN General Assembly, with the support of 120 of its 193 member states, adopted a resolution calling for a cessation of hostilities in Gaza and an immediate humanitarian ceasefire, a text rejected by Israel.
The resolution adopted by the Forum calls for respect for international law, including humanitarian and human rights guarantees, in particular for civilians and their property; It also calls for “immediate, comprehensive, sustainable, safe and unhindered humanitarian assistance.”
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