Sharjah 24 – KUNA: Arab Parliament affirmed on Sunday the necessity of immediate and urgent intervention to stop Israeli violations against Palestinian prisoners.
On occasion of Palestinian prisoner day, the parliament called on the international community, and regional and international humanitarian organizations in a statement, to hold an international conference for Palestinian prisoners.
It stressed that Israeli forces should be held responsible for the lives of the prisoners, as they should respect and adhere to international laws and provide ample protection for the prisoners as stipulated in Geneva's fourth agreement.
This year's Palestinian prisoner's day coincides with the dangerous escalation practiced by Israeli forces, irrespective of international agreements and laws, amidst silence of the international community that should be standing in the face of such violent acts, the statement indicated.
The Arab parliament renewed call to the United Nations to form a truth-seeking committee and investigate Israeli prisons and the violations committed against Palestinian prisoners.
Furthermore, it called international humanitarian organizations to pressurize Israel into releasing the innocent prisoners, and expressed appreciation for all their sacrifices and heroic resilience.
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