Cairo: Palestine's Permanent Representative to the League of Arab States, Ambassador Muhannad Al-Aklouk, announced on Tuesday that Palestine has submitted a request to convene an extraordinary session of the Council of the Arab League at the level of permanent representatives. This move comes in response to recent developments in the Gaza Strip.
According to Palestine News and Information Agency - WAFA, the request was made following Israel's unilateral termination of the Gaza ceasefire agreement. The ending of the ceasefire was marked by a series of bloody air strikes targeting five Gaza municipalities at approximately 3 am local time, resulting in the deaths of hundreds of Palestinians, including over 100 children.
The Palestinian health ministry has reported that the death toll has risen to 404, with more than 564 others wounded. Emergency teams are actively working to recover victims who remain trapped beneath the rubble, adding urgency to Palestine's call for an extraordinary session.
Al-Aklouk emphasized that the Arab League Council is expected to assess the necessary Arab and international measures to compel Israel to cease its aggressive actions against the Palestinian people. The council's examination will focus on ensuring compliance with international law and United Nations resolutions in light of the recent escalation.
