Le MAE palestinien interpelle la communauté internationale sur les détenus palestiniens dans les geôles sionistes
Summary of the Palestinian Prisoner Day Appeal
On April 17, the Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates issued a poignant statement urging the international community to acknowledge its moral and legal obligations toward Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails. This call coincided with the observance of Palestinian Prisoner Day, a day recognized to highlight the plight of Palestinian inmates and their struggle against Israeli occupation.
The Ministry emphasized the critical nature of the prisoner issue as both a humanitarian and national concern. It described the situation as an intense example of the repressive measures employed by the occupation that violate fundamental international humanitarian laws, particularly the Geneva Conventions and human rights laws. The Ministry’s statement highlighted that Israeli prisons serve not only as legal instruments of suppression but also as tools of intimidation aimed at undermining Palestinian society and resilience.
The Ministry cited various oppressive practices perpetrated against inmates, including the prohibition of family visits, prolonged solitary confinement, and collective punishments affecting prisoners and their families. These actions contribute to a pervasive atmosphere of human suffering that unfolds without intervention, as the global community remains largely silent.
Furthermore, the Ministry called on the international community, especially the High Contracting Parties to the Geneva Conventions, to end this silence. It urged them to take immediate actions to protect the rights of prisoners and hold the occupying power accountable for its ongoing violations. The Ministry also advocated for the cessation of administrative detention practices and stressed the need for regular access by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to prisons, allowing for inspections of detention conditions consistent with relevant agreements.
Palestinian Prisoner Day serves not only as a remembrance of the first Palestinian prisoners’ release in 1974 but also as a global platform for expressing solidarity with detainees. It aims to galvanize support from the Palestinian people and justice advocates worldwide, pushing for the unconditional and immediate release of all Palestinian prisoners held within the confines of the occupation’s prisons.
In conclusion, the observance of Palestinian Prisoner Day is a vital rallying point for expressing solidarity with inmates and advocating for fundamental human rights and justice amidst the ongoing struggle against Israeli occupation. The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ call for global responsibility underscores the urgent need to address the humanitarian crisis within Israeli prisons, as well as to remind the international community of its obligation to uphold international law.
