Representative Hana Anis Rizkallah, a member of the Foreign Relations Committee in the House of Representatives, expressed: Nation’s Future Party Sharqia Governorate, expressed its strong condemnation of the decision issued by the Israeli Knesset regarding the adoption of a law authorizing the implementation of the death penalty against Palestinian prisoners, stressing that this legislation represents a grave and dangerous violation of all the rules of international humanitarian law, and reflects an unprecedented escalation trend on the part of the occupation authorities.
A clear violation of the Geneva Conventions
The representative stressed that this law directly contradicts the Geneva Conventions, which guarantee the protection of prisoners and ensure their humane treatment, noting that the passage of such legislation represents a clear undermining of international legal guarantees, and a violation of basic human rights, most notably the right to life, in addition to being a waste of the principles of justice and the rule of law.
An escalation that threatens peace efforts
Hana Anis Rizkallah stressed that taking such steps would increase tension in the region and undermine any serious efforts to revive the peace process, stressing that current Israeli policies are moving in an escalatory direction that threatens regional security and stability, and greatly complicates the political scene.
A call for a decisive international stance
The member of the Foreign Relations Committee called on the international community to take immediate and decisive action to stop these violations, stressing that silence towards such unacceptable laws encourages their continuation and gives cover for further violations against the Palestinian people, stressing the importance of taking clear positions that condemn these policies and work to deter them.
Confirmation of the firm Egyptian position
The representative concluded her statements by emphasizing Egypt’s firm position in support of the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, and its categorical rejection of any measures that affect the lives of prisoners or detract from their rights, calling for the necessity of activating international mechanisms that guarantee the protection of human dignity, and working hard to achieve a just and comprehensive peace that preserves the rights of all parties.
