ICV Statement Regarding ABC Radio Interview Comments
The ICV condemns the killing of innocent civilians on October 7. Just as we condemn the killing of innocent civilians by Israeli forces before and after October 7.
The comments by President Adel Salman on RN Breakfast this morning (28.02.2024) about legitimate resistance are in reference to the right of Palestinians, like all peoples, to resist their occupation, and must not be read as legitimating the killing of innocent civilians.
October 7 did not happen out of nowhere. Israel has regularly bombed Gaza killing civilians and destroying homes for many years. Israel has imposed a siege on Gaza ever since its forces left Gaza 16 years ago, controlling what and who comes in and out.
According to international law, this means that Israel's occupation of Gaza continues. The ICV condemns the genocide of the Palestinian people in Gaza and the ongoing occupation of the Palestinian Territories.
For media enquiries contact ICV Media Spokesperson Adel Salman at media@icv.org.au