Gov't condemns the latest aggression and airstrikes carried out in Gaza by Israel

The Government of Maldives has strongly condemned the latest aggression and airstrikes carried out in the occupied Palestine territory of Gaza by Israeli forces.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs published a statement on behalf of the Maldivian Government.

The Ministry's statement read that the Government of Maldives strongly condemns the latest aggression and airstrikes carried out in the occupied Palestine territory of Gaza by Israel, resulting in the death and injury of a number of innocent Palestinian civilians.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the Government of Maldives remains deeply concerned by the disproportionate use of force by Israel on unarmed civilians in the occupied territories, including on women and children.

Additionally, the Government recalled that the occupation of Palestinian territories by Israel is in violation of international law and relevant UN Security Council and General Assembly resolutions.

The Maldivian Government stated that a lasting peaceful resolution of the conflict can only be realized through a two-state solution, with an independent and sovereign State of Palestine, based on the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital.

Government of Maldives and the Maldivian people conveyed its sincere condolences and sympathies to the families of the victims of the Israeli aggression in Gaza.

The Government of Maldives reaffirmed its solidarity with the people and the Government of Palestine and reiterates its steadfast commitment to work closely with the international community to advocate the cause of Palestine.