Green Party co-leader said the International Court of
Justice interim ruling underscored the need for a
renewed political initiative to secure an immediate ceasefire,
the release of hostages and a long-term peace.
Ramsay said:
“The International Court of Justice is right to insist
that Israel must ‘take all measures within its
power’ to prevent all acts contravening
the genocide convention, must
ensure ‘with immediate effect’ that its forces do not
commit any act of
genocide, and immediately improve
the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
“The court is also right to call for the immediate, unconditional
release of all hostages
“It is the highest court of the United Nations,
its decisions are binding, and if we are to have a
rules-based international order, its findings must be
respected and acted upon.
“Now is the time for new peace initiatives to create the
conditions for a lasting peace across the region.
“Ultimately, it is for the Israeli and Palestinian peoples
to agree the long-term solutions that will offer each security
and peace, but the UK government can do much more now to
encourage that process to begin.
"The UK government must show it respects the
international institutions that offer peaceful, legal and
diplomatic avenues to end conflicts.
“It should begin by unequivocally backing an immediate
ceasefire that ends fighting by all
sides, frees the hostages, lets in humanitarian
aid and creates space for dialogue.”
