Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan condemned the ongoing Israeli attacks on Gaza, urging global anti-imperialist forces and peace advocates to protest against what he called "terror." In a Facebook post, Vijayan highlighted reports of recent Israeli bombings in Rafah's refugee camps, which killed 45 people on Sunday. He criticized Israel's actions as shocking the world's conscience.
He stated that around 36,000 people have been killed in the ongoing conflict, prompting worldwide protests against the occupation, supported by American imperialism. Despite this, Israel continues its military offensive, ignoring global opposition.
The Chief Minister called for a unified voice from anti-imperialist forces and peace lovers to condemn the terror and support Gaza's right to a peaceful life. He emphasized the need to defeat new efforts to oppress Palestinians and militarize the region for imperialist interests.
UN agencies, aid groups, and multiple governments have urged Israel to halt its offensive in Rafah. French UN Ambassador Nicolas de Rivière emphasized the urgency of the situation, stating, "It is high time" for the UN Security Council "to take action and adopt a new resolution" regarding the war in Gaza. Protests erupted across European cities on Tuesday, with demonstrators voicing opposition to the deadly strikes on Rafah.
Israeli military actions intensified on Tuesday, resulting in the deaths of at least 29 Palestinians in two separate attacks in the Rafah area, according to local health officials. One attack in the town of Al-Mawasi targeted a camp, killing at least 21 people. The Israeli military denied targeting a humanitarian area in the town. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs reported that at least 940,000 people have been displaced from Rafah in the past three weeks.Many displaced Palestinians are struggling to find safe refuge following devastating Israeli strikes. In a setback for humanitarian efforts, a US-built temporary pier designed to transport aid into Gaza broke apart in heavy seas on Tuesday. This incident hampers the American-led initiative to establish a maritime corridor for humanitarian supplies.
