Dina Abdel Fattah calls for a global women’s response to defend Palestinian women’s rights for decent living.
Cairo – October 19
Top 50 Women Forum strongly condemned today the heinous massacre and war crime attacks committed by Israel against Palestinian civilians in the past few days, and most recently in Baptist Hospital in Gaza Tuesday evening. The most recent war crime attack has resulted in the killing of hundreds of civilian Palestinians, including patients, women, and children.
The Forum described the Israeli attack as a clear violation of international law and international humanitarian and legitimate principles, saying it was a war crime. The Forum expressed extended condolences to the families of the victims and wished a speedy recovery to those injured in the unfortunate attack.
Moreover, the Forum – which stands for ensuring gender equity and equality and defending women’s rights worldwide – called on the international community to end brutal attacks and flagrant human rights violations, prevent violence from broadening, and alleviate the prolonged suffering of the Palestinian people.
Top 50 Women Forum also called for restraint and dialogue as priorities to end the ongoing bloodshed and achieve a fair, durable peace, end Israel’s incitement, and reach consensus.
For her part, Dina Abdel Fattah – Founder and Chairperson of Top 50 Women Forum – said the recent attack constitutes a disgrace to humanity and a flagrant violation of the rules of international humanitarian law. She denounced the unilateral actions adopted by Israel to incite racism, hatred, and torture, moving everyone backward to the dark ages where the imposition of power and violence used to prevail.
“Human lives must come first before achieving political wins,” Abdel Fattah added, saying the loss of lives by merciless occupation forces that unfortunately enjoy all the support from the West amidst widespread media propaganda campaigns demonizing Arabs and conveying wrong messages about the Palestinian cause should not be taken this easily.
“Women worldwide have to stand in solidarity with Palestinian women.”
Palestinian women have endured years of suffering on all levels, including the loss of children, deprivation of basic rights, forced expulsion, and killing, Abdel Fattah said.
“Top 50 Women Forum is ready to collaborate with regional and international organizations to give Palestinian people a voice to restore their rights and to ensure to have more unbiased media messages to uncover the truth and refute blatant lies.” Abdel Fattah concluded.
