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The Pan-African Parliament would like to express it profound shock at the incident that took place at the high seas in international waters by the Israeli security forces against the unarmed civilians who were on board the humanitarian convoy of ships that were destined to the Gaza Strip.
The Pan-African Parliament condemns the deliberate and unnecessary use of force by the Israeli forces that resulted in the loss of many human lives. This represents a grave violation of international norms and cannot be accepted.
The Pan-African Parliament would like to reiterate its solidarity with the Palestinian people and its continued support for international resolutions that call for the withdrawal of Israel from the occupied Palestinian territories. The Pan-African Parliament also calls for the immediate lifting of the blockade on the Gaza Strip.