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Venezuela says Rafah attack part of Israel’s “criminal” policy

Venezuela condemned this Monday the Israeli bombardment of the Palestinian city of Rafah, south of the Gaza Strip, an operation with which, according to the administration of the Caribbean nation, it continues a systematic “criminal and expansionist” policy of Israel.

“Venezuela categorically condemns the bombings carried out by the Israeli Zionist State on the city of Rafah, in the south of the Gaza Strip, which continues its systematic criminal and expansionist policy in this city,” the Venezuelan Foreign Ministry said in a statement. Is.”

Similarly, he said that this “illegal action” violates international law and contributes to increasing the number of innocent victims and creating greater instability in the region.

“Venezuela, in line with its unconditional support for the Palestinian cause and its just claim to its existence and sovereignty, expresses its full solidarity with its people and Government, expresses its condolences to the relatives of the victims and the prompt recovery of the wounded and injured. “Wish you well,” he added.

The Venezuelan government urged the international community to take “all pressure measures” necessary to “prevent the escalation of the conflict caused by Israeli genocidal barbarity in Palestine, and to reestablish legitimacy and international justice in the region.”

The Israeli military confirmed that it has begun bombarding Rafah, where more than one million Gazans are taking refuge, after the start of the Israeli ground offensive against Hamas, which forced the population of northern Gaza to flee their homes , many of which are now destroyed.

The Israeli government said it would continue operations in Rafah, despite the fact that the Islamist group Hamas has approved a ceasefire proposal submitted by mediators, Egypt and Qatar, which calls for a cessation of hostilities in three phases and the release of all hostages. Considers.

The Israeli War Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, announced that it would continue “the operation”, but clarified that it would send a delegation to Cairo to continue negotiations on a possible ceasefire.