The Brazilian government condemned the bombing that hit the Ahli-Arab hospital, in the Gaza Strip, according to a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs this Wednesday (18). The attack, which occurred on Tuesday night (17), left hundreds dead .
“Brazil repudiates in the strongest terms attacks on civilian targets, especially health facilities, and urges the parties to the conflict to comply with their obligations under international humanitarian law,” said the statement.
The government also paid condolences to the families of the victims and expressed solidarity with the people of Palestine.
In addition, Brazil also called for the creation of humanitarian corridors for the passage of supplies to civilians in Gaza.
“Brazil reiterates its call for the immediate establishment of humanitarian corridors and pauses that allow for the safe conduct of humanitarian work and the supply of water, food, medical supplies, fuel and electricity to Gaza.”
See note from the Brazilian government in full:
The Brazilian government strongly condemns the bombing that hit the Ahli-Arab hospital, in the Gaza Strip, last night, 10/17, causing hundreds of deaths. Expresses condolences to the families of the victims and expresses its solidarity with the people of Palestine.
Brazil condemns in the strongest terms attacks on civilian targets, especially health facilities, and urges the parties to the conflict to comply with their obligations under international humanitarian law.
Brazil reiterates its call for the immediate establishment of humanitarian corridors and pauses that allow for the safe conduct of humanitarian work and the supply of water, food, medical supplies, fuel and electricity to Gaza.
It also urges that the International Committee of the Red Cross be given access to the hostages so that it can carry out its functions as a neutral humanitarian agent and reiterates its call for the hostages to be released.
*Text by Eduardo Saraiva
Source: CNN Brasil

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