Dhaka; 4 July 2023:

Bangladesh strongly condemns the Israeli attack on the Jenin refugee camp which resulted in the killing of 8 Palestinians and the injury of more than 50 others.

Bangladesh reiterates its absolute rejection of the repeated Israeli attacks and incursions against Palestinians, resulting in the loss of civilian lives through the excessive and indiscriminate use of force.

Bangladesh expresses deep concern over the repeated violations of basic civil norms, international human rights laws and accords by the Israeli forces. It recommits to the international efforts to achieve an end to these attacks and revive the Middle East Peace Process.

Bangladesh firmly supports the undeniable rights of the people of Palestine for a sovereign and independent homeland. It reaffirms its position in favor of establishing an independent state of Palestine based on the two-state solution.

Bangladesh restates that a lasting solution to the Palestine issue would be possible only through dialogue and diplomacy and calls upon all parties to work towards this end.