The Israeli government has once again abused its overwhelming military superiority in its latest assault on the people of Gaza, SIPTU General President, Jack O’Connor has said. While he welcomed the ceasefire announced on Wednesday (21st November) he said;
“Over recent days, there has been a complete disregard by the government and defence forces of Israel for civilian life in the Gaza strip where the people are already suffering intolerably from an unjust economic blockade.
“Similar to the invasion of four years ago when 1400 Palestinians, including 300 children, were killed it is surely no coincidence that this latest assault on Gaza takes place just weeks in advance of a general election in Israel. Whatever the motivation, there can be no justification for the manner in which the Israeli government and military forces have abused their overwhelming superior power against the people of Gaza.
“While we respect the right of the Palestinian people to assert their national rights we do not agree with launching rockets into Israel that can kill and injure civilians."
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