Vice President Hussain Mohamed Latheef has characterized Israel’s conduct towards Palestinians as a form of ethnic cleansing, a blatant breach of the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide.
Delivering a speech at the ongoing 19th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit in Kampala, Uganda, VP Latheef vehemently denounced Israel’s aggressive actions against Palestinians, actions that have resulted in the loss of thousands of Palestinian lives.
VP Latheef applauded South Africa’s initiative in bringing the issue before the International Court of Justice (ICJ), advocating for a prompt judgment to classify Israel’s actions as genocide and to facilitate an immediate halt to hostilities.
He proposed seeking a lasting resolution that would establish a sovereign, independent Palestinian State within the pre-1967 boundaries, designating East Jerusalem as its capital.
Additionally, the Vice President stressed the importance of reforming the United Nations, particularly its Security Council, and highlighted the potential influence of NAM in fostering global peace and prosperity.