National Council on Canada Arab Relations (NCCAR) Condemns Illegal Attack on Al Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza and Urges Upholding International Humanitarian Law

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Ottawa, Canada - Wednesday, 18 October 2023- The National Council on Canada Arab Relations (NCCAR) stands firm in its condemnation of the recent illegal attack on Al Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza and the ongoing targeting of civilians by the Israeli military in the region.
Today's horrifying incident in Gaza, where Al Ahli Arab Hospital was deliberately struck, constitutes a grave violation of international humanitarian law. Hospitals are sacred sanctuaries for healing and refuge, serving individuals regardless of their background, and providing essential medical care. Targeting these facilities not only endangers countless innocent lives but also blatantly disregards the principles of humanity.
The enduring conflict in Gaza has resulted in the tragic loss of numerous lives, including innocent civilians, children, journalists, and healthcare workers who tirelessly strive to deliver critical medical care amidst the prevailing chaos.
The heart-wrenching images and stories emerging from Gaza underscore the urgent need for an immediate cessation of hostilities to prevent further suffering.
NCCAR reiterates its unwavering commitment to a peaceful and equitable resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, one that guarantees the rights and security of all parties involved.
The indiscriminate targeting of civilians, whether in the form of airstrikes on hospitals or residential areas, represents a severe breach of international law and human rights. The bombing of the Al Ahli Arab hospital is a clear violation of UN General Assembly Resolution No. 2675 (1970) which states that “hospital zones or similar refuge should not be the object of military operations.”
Such actions undermine the principles of humanitarian law and the duty to safeguard the well-being of those not directly involved in hostilities.
We call upon the international community, with a special appeal to the Government of Canada, to employ all necessary diplomatic means to put an end to the violence in Gaza and to implore all parties to prioritize the safeguarding of civilian lives and critical infrastructure.
The National Council on Canada Arab Relations expresses its solidarity with the people of Palestine and all those affected by this protracted conflict. We beseech the global community to collaborate in pursuit of a lasting peace that upholds the dignity and rights of all individuals in the region.
NCCAR is a not-for-profit charitable organization based in Ottawa, dedicated to fostering greater understanding and knowledge among Canadians about the cultural, historical, and socio-economic realities of the people of the Arab world.
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Le Conseil national des relations entre le Canada et le monde arabe (NCCAR) condamne l'attaque illégale contre l'hôpital arabe Al Ahli Al Arabi à Gaza et appelle au respect du droit international humanitaire.
NCCAR est un organisme de bienfaisance sans but lucratif basé à Ottawa, voué à favoriser une meilleure compréhension et une meilleure connaissance parmi les Canadiens des réalités culturelles, historiques et socio-économiques des peuples du monde arabe.
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