Upon submitting his country’s report, Rodríguez said, “I bring from Cuba a message of solidarity and support for the Palestinian people.”

The indiscriminate attacks on civilians and United Nations workers, the bombing of hospitals, ambulances, and schools, and the massive destruction of homes and road infrastructure are a collective punishment that seriously violates international humanitarian law, the diplomat denounced.

The foreign minister noted that Cuba stands in solidarity with all victims, and shares the pain of the Arab and Hebrew communities in Cuba.

“These war crimes and crimes against humanity must cease. The international community must force an immediate ceasefire in the face of the veto that paralyzes the Security Council and guarantees criminal impunity for genocide,” Rodríguez said.

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