SINGAPORE: As the Israel-Hamas conflict continues, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations ( ASEAN) called for the” immediate end” to the violence in the Middle East on Friday, October 20.
The recent increase of armed conflicts in the Middle East, according to the ASEAN foreign officials, has” terribly concerned” them.
To prevent further individual casualties and demand the full value of international humanitarian law, the union added,” we urge for the quick end of assault.”
” We call on all events to create safe, quick, and unhindered section of humanitarian hallways.”
On October 7, the militant organization Hamas launched raids andnbsp into Israel, killing about 1,400 people — most of them civilians — and kidnapping about 200 people.
Israel has surrounded Gaza in retaliation, launched waves of attacks against the Arab area, imposed a siege, and gathered troops along its borders in preparation for an anticipated ground assault.
” We strongly condemn the acts of violence which have resulted in the deaths and injuries of civilians, including ASEAN nationals ,” the Asian Organization’s statement reads.
In accordance with pertinent United Nations Security Council resolutions, it also reiterated its support for a negotiated two-state solution that would enable Israelis and Palestinians to coexist in peace and security. & nbsp,
” This will be the only practical course of action to resolve the conflict’s underlying causes ,” & nbsp,
Additionally, ASEAN urged all parties to defend and guarantee the discharge of all victims as well as the safety and security of every civilian.
In accordance with the coalition’s recommendations, it also reiterated its commitment to offer ASEAN citizens emergency help. & nbsp,
According to the speech,” We urge the global community to support the peace process in order to ensure long-lasting peace and stability in the region.”