Calls for Immediate Ceasefire to End Civilian Suffering in Israel/OPT

Amnesty International is urgently calling for an immediate ceasefire by all parties involved in the conflict between Israel and the occupied Gaza Strip to prevent further loss of civilian lives and address the unprecedented humanitarian crisis. The organization highlights the catastrophic consequences of the ongoing violence, with over 6,546 people killed in Gaza, including 2,704 children, and thousands more injured. They emphasize the need for access to life-saving aid and the release of hostages. Amnesty International also calls for independent investigations into war crimes committed by both Israeli forces and Hamas, the lifting of the illegal blockade on Gaza, and the dismantling of Israel's system of apartheid against Palestinians.