Cyprus calls for the immediate termination of acts of violence in Gaza

Cyprus government has called for the immediate termination of acts of violence in Gaza amid information that Israel is considering a ground attack.

An announcement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs here Sunday says that the Government of the Republic of Cyprus expresses its grave concern over the recent escalation of violence in Gaza which has led to the loss of many innocent lives and condemns all indiscriminate attacks against civilian targets.

“The Government and the people of Cyprus express their sympathy to the families of the victims. The recent events also add further to the already grave humanitarian crisis in Gaza,” the announcement adds.

Furthermore, the announcement stresses, “Cyprus calls for the immediate termination of acts of violence and of use of disproportionate force. Cyprus underlines the need for the full resumption of the cease-fire (tahdiya) and supports positive efforts of neighbouring countries towards this aim”.

It is also added that the Government of the Republic of Cyprus stresses the need for the continuation of the direct peace talks of the Israeli and Palestinian leaderships towards a comprehensive solution to the Palestinian issue.

Finally, Cyprus government expresses its support to the Palestinian Authority and emphasises the prospect of intra-Palestinian reconciliation efforts under the mediation of Egypt, considering that there can not be a military solution to the issue of Gaza.