The families are condemning Israeli attacks on Gaza that have targeted playgrounds, UN shelters, a disabled centre, hospitals and other public sites. A United Nations emergency report on August 5 noted that in Gaza over 141 schools and 24 health facilities have been damaged, 10,690 housing units have been destroyed or severely impaired and five hospitals have shut down. The UN report also stated that at least 1,814 Palestinians have been killed since July 8 and that at least 408 children have died and 2,877 children are injured. The NDP is facing heavy criticism from groups across Canada for their recent statements on the conflict between Gaza and Israel. Human rights activists across the country are asking the NDP to denounce Israeli aggression, condemn Harpers support for Israel and call for an end to the Israeli occupation of the Palestinian territory.
Posted on: Wed, 06 Aug 2014 16:48:35 +0000
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