The resolution was announced when Israel is a wave of criticism on the part of the international community, including European countries, which until now belonged to its traditional allies. According to Palestinian officials, the offensive of the Israeli army consumed over 63 thousand. victims, caused mass displacement and “caused widespread malnutrition.”
The document adopted by the Association indicated that The Israeli government “committed systematic and universal crimes against humanity, war crimes and genocide, including direct and intentional attacks on civilians and civil infrastructure.”
Hamas attack also condemned
The resolution also refers to the events of October 7, 2023, when Hamas fighters killed 1,200 people and kidnapped 250 hostages. The document describes this attack as “horrendous” and constituting “international crimes”.
As Timothy Williams, the vice -chairman of the organization, explained, about a quarter of nearly 500 members participated in the vote. “Almost 90 people were in favor of a resolution,” Williams pointed out.
