Iraq Condemns Israel’s Attack on Displaced Palestinians in Gaza

On Thursday, Iraqi government spokesperson Basem al-Awadi criticized Israel’s brutal aggression, stating, "With the advent of the new year, at a time when honorable people, the voice of truth, humanity, and conscious minds hope for peace and security to prevail and for peoples to achieve their legitimate rights and basic necessities of dignified living, the Zionist occupation forces have targeted displaced peoples’ tents in Al-Mawasi and other areas of the Strip."

Al-Awadi called the attack a "clear and repeated step to escalate the conflict, target innocent civilians, and undermine all opportunities for peace, cease-fire efforts, and the delivery of humanitarian aid."

He also condemned the actions as a "blatant continuation of significant and ongoing violations of international law by the Zionist entity, flagrantly breaching all laws, norms, and rules of armed engagement."

The Iraqi spokesperson urged for "unified efforts to save the Palestinian people from the ongoing genocides they face and to avoid further escalation in the Middle East, given the negative consequences for the region’s countries and populations."

The Israeli airstrike on Thursday resulted in the deaths of 13 Palestinians, including women and children, in Al-Mawasi and Khan Yunis, located in southwestern Gaza.

Since the October 2023, Israel continued a genocidal war that has claimed over 45,550 lives, with the majority being women and children, despite a UN Security Council resolution calling for an immediate cease-fire.

In November, the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant for war crimes and crimes against humanity related to Gaza.

Israel is also facing a genocide case at the International Court of Justice for its crimes in Gaza.