Ministry of Foreign Relations Statement

The Republic of Cuba’s Ministry of Foreign Relations has followed with increasing concern the serious events taking place in the Gaza Strip, in particular the indiscriminate attacks by the Israeli army on civilian targets, which have caused thousands of deaths and injuries, and widespread destruction of property and infrastructure.

The Republic of Cuba’s Ministry of Foreign Relations again reaffirms, to all states, international organizations and bodies, the United Nations Security Council, and the international community as a whole, the demand for an immediate end to Israeli aggression, the lifting of the blockade of the Gaza Strip, and re-establishment of medical services, water and electricity, to save the lives of hundreds of thousands of innocent people.

Cuba energetically reiterates its condemnation of this new aggression by Israel against the population of the Gaza Strip, and reaffirms its unwavering solidarity with the Palestinian people, supporting their right to self-determination and the establishment of an independent state with East Jerusalem at its capital.