Iterating that no pretext can justify the killing of innocent civilians in Palestine, Bangladesh has called upon the UN Security Council (UNSC) to take up the issue of violence and breach of security in the Al-Quds Al-Shareef and the entire occupied land of Palestine state.

“There is no pretext that can justify killings of innocent civilians; no argument can justify the disruption of prayer by the worshippers and breach of international humanitarian laws and human rights standards,” Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen said.

He said Bangladesh believes in a comprehensive and a durable solution to the Palestinian crisis under the relevant UN resolutions, the Arab Peace Initiative, and the Quarter Road Map while the UNSC should take up the issue as the principal organ of the UN, charged with ensuring international peace and security.

Momen reiterated Bangladesh’s position in the open-ended meeting of the OIC executive committee held virtually on Sunday, read a Foreign Ministry press release.

In the meeting, Bangladesh endorsed the OIC group statement at the UN and agreed on resumption of the 10th Emergency Special Session of the UN General Assembly, if the UNSC fails to uphold its responsibility.

Momen urged all the member states to stand strong and work for the betterment of humanity.

(SAM)