In an interview to be published later, she added that the decision emphasized that the Israeli occupation is the main obstacle to women’s rights in Palestine. It condemned violations of international humanitarian law in the continuation of its discriminatory policies and practices in the occupied Palestinian territories, including East Jerusalem. She stressed the importance of the decision as it highlights the effects of the occupation on women and children, and calls for urgent measures to protect Palestinian women in accordance with international humanitarian law. It demands international actions on how to activate UN mechanisms and the International Court of Justice against the occupation’s crimes against women and to ensure their legal redress.
She continued, “It also spoke about the necessity to support and provide gender-sensitive approaches, and to enhance the role of UN agencies in providing relief and assistance to Palestinian women, especially in the West Bank and Gaza Strip.”
Regarding the importance of the issued decision, she explained that the decision is significant in light of the suffering under this aggression and calls for protection. She noted that a UN decision calling for accountability and protection for Palestinian women is of utmost importance.
The Palestinian minister considered the decision as a result of high-level Palestinian diplomatic efforts, both from the government and civil society organizations. It is recognized internationally and legally as an acknowledgment of the violations against the Palestinian people and Palestinian women, stressing the need to hold the occupation accountable for these violations.
