Dhaka, Oct 03 (V7N) – The Bangladesh government has strongly condemned the detention of the Global Sumud Flotilla, which was carrying humanitarian aid for Palestinians in Gaza, by Israeli forces in international waters.

In a statement issued by the Foreign Ministry on Friday, Bangladesh described the incident as a gross violation of international law and a despicable example of using hunger as a weapon of war.

The government demanded the immediate and unconditional release of all detained human rights and peace activists, while urging Israel to guarantee their safety and well-being.

Bangladesh also called upon Israel to end its illegal occupation of Gaza and the West Bank, adhere to international human rights law, and halt the ongoing genocide and humanitarian blockade in Gaza.

Terming the flotilla a symbol of global solidarity with the Palestinian people, Dhaka stressed that Israel must ensure unhindered delivery of life-saving aid to Gaza, where civilians continue to be deprived of their fundamental rights to life, dignity, and livelihood.

“The Government and people of Bangladesh express their unwavering solidarity with the Palestinian people at this time of terrible suffering and continued hardship,” the statement concluded.

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