Palestine Mission in UK raises alarm over repeated attacks on its building

Published November 20,2023

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The Palestine Mission within the UK expressed deep concern and frustration on Sunday over a current surge in assaults on its London-based constructing, accusing the British authorities of neglecting repeated requests for diplomatic safety.

In an announcement shared on X, it revealed that the embassy had been focused in one more assault on Saturday night time, marking the fourth such incident in current weeks.

It included safety digital camera footage capturing one of many assaults, underscoring the severity of the scenario.

“All attacks and threats have been reported to the British police, and the president of the State of Palestine has requested immediate diplomatic police protection to the Mission in London from the UK prime minister, holding the UK government responsible for the safety of the Palestinian ambassador, staff and families,” it stated.

“Until today, the UK government has failed to provide such diplomatic protection in line with international norms. The lack of any action by the British government, ignoring Palestinian rights and concerns, is inexplicable and unacceptable,” it famous.

“It is the responsibility of the UK government to enable the Palestinian Mission in London to function unhindered. We urge, yet again, the British government to take immediate steps to ensure the security and safety of the Palestinian Mission, its ambassador and staff,” it added.

The loss of life toll in Israeli assaults on the Gaza Strip since Oct. 7 has reached 13,000, together with over 5,500 kids and three,500 girls, the media workplace within the besieged enclave stated on Sunday.

The variety of accidents has exceeded 30,000, with greater than 75% of them being kids and girls, it stated in an announcement.

The administration stated the variety of lacking individuals crossed 6,000, with most of them suspected of mendacity below the rubble of fallen buildings.

Thousands of buildings, together with hospitals, mosques and church buildings, have both been broken or destroyed in Israel’s relentless strikes on Gaza.

An Israeli blockade has additionally reduce Gaza off from gasoline, electrical energy and water provides and lowered support deliveries to a trickle.

Tel Aviv has rejected rising requires a cease-fire till the discharge of hostages held by the Palestinian group Hamas.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ssupport Saturday that “we will only agree to a temporary cease-fire and only in exchange for the return of our hostages.”