The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned Israel’s murder of a 70-year-old woman and a 3-year-old child in its latest violations of the Gaza ceasefire.
Israeli forces murdered 3-year-old Ahed al-Bayouk in southern Gaza. In Gaza City, a 70-year-old woman and her son were reportedly hunted down and killed by an Israeli drone. Israel has slaughtered almost 400 Palestinians in ceasefire violations.
In a statement, CAIR National Executive Director Nihad Awad said:
“These heinous murders of civilians by Israeli forces are clear violations of international humanitarian law and basic human morality. To target a 70-year-old woman and a 3-year-old child during what is supposed to be a ‘ceasefire’ is unconscionable. Our government, as a broker of this ceasefire, must demand accountability and ensure that these murders do not go unanswered.
“This continuing slaughter underscores why protections for civilians are urgently needed. We stand in solidarity with the innocent victims in Gaza and with all who call for justice and peace.”
Last week, CAIR condemned a reported propaganda campaign by a registered foreign agent of the Israeli government to use geofencing technology to identify United Methodist (UM) churchgoers and mass text them anti-Palestinian messages.
CAIR’s mission is to protect civil rights, enhance understanding of Islam, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.
La misión de CAIR es proteger las libertades civiles, mejorar la comprensión del Islam, promover la justicia, y empoderar a los musulmanes en los Estados Unidos.
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