Gaza:The Follow-Up Committee of the National and Islamic Forces has issued a call for the Gaza Strip to be officially declared a "disaster zone." This announcement is part of a broader appeal for global rallies from Friday through Sunday, aimed at demanding an end to the ongoing war and siege affecting the region.
According to Palestine Info Center, the Committee criticized the Israeli occupation for systematically dismantling the infrastructure of life in Gaza. They highlighted the dire conditions faced by residents, who are forced into overcrowded shelters and makeshift tents without basic humanitarian needs due to a comprehensive land, sea, and air blockade.
The Committee further accused Israel of obstructing the ceasefire agreement and preventing the entry of the administrative committee, international stabilization forces, and monitoring bodies into Gaza. They also called for the dissolution of the US-led Board of Peace and urged the United Nations and its Security Council to fulfill their legal responsibilities by working to end the occupation, halt the war on Gaza, and curb Israeli violations of international law and the UN Charter.
In support of these efforts, Palestinian factions have echoed the call for increased global public support and organized worldwide protests against what they describe as ongoing Israeli aggression against the Palestinian people. They paid tribute to demonstrators in the Netherlands who have shown solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza and protested against what they term as Israeli genocide.
The factions reiterated the demand to disband the Board of Peace, arguing that its inability to alleviate the suffering of Gazans highlights the necessity for the UN and its Security Council to assume their roles in protecting civilians and lifting the blockade on Gaza.