Vietnam calls for an end to the violence in the West Bank

Ambassador Đặng Đình Quý, Head of the Permanent Mission of Vietnam to the United Nations, expressed concern about the ongoing violence in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, particularly in the West Bank, two months after the ceasefire was announced. in the Middle East on Wednesday (local time) called on the Israeli authorities to refrain from excessive violence, particularly live ammunition, against civilians. “The rhetoric and provocative actions that have contributed to the dangerous dynamic on the ground must stop,” said Quý, who said the incident at the Evyatar illegal outpost last week that caused the recent outbreak of violence is a typical example of how settlements are Activities can trigger violence. Importance and status quo of the holy city of Jerusalem. The lack of progress in the peace process has undermined any remaining hopes for peace, he said. d, welcomes recent positive progress towards dialogue and calls on the leaders of the parties to revitalize the peace process. Quý urged the relevant authorities and the international community to redouble their efforts to stop the violence and facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid, and more importantly, urged them to refrain from provocative actions that could further exacerbate tensions. Lynn Hastings, Deputy Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator, described the urgent aid the United Nations and its partners are providing after 11 days of fighting in Gaza two months ago. Israelis, a recent rapid damage and needs assessment by the United Nations, the European Union, and the World Bank estimated that the physical damage to Gaza was between $ 290 million and $ 380 million, and the additional economic losses were $ 200 million. Dollars reached. Million dollars.He called on Israel to allow unhindered access to all humanitarian aid and also called on Hamas and other armed groups to stop firing incendiary devices, rockets and mortars and to stop building militants.