Parliament condemns Zionist attack against aid convoy

SANA'A, May 31(Saba) - The
Parliament condemned on Monday the Zionist criminal storm against the "Freedom
Fleet" in the
international water, which was carrying humanitarian aid for Gazans, who have been
under Israeli blockade for almost four years.
In a statement released at the conclusion of its meeting, the parliament considered
the Zionist entity's move a blatant challenge to the whole world and a clear threat
to
the international peace and security, calling on the entire international community
to carry its responsibilities towards the world peace.
The parliament held the Zionist entity and its supporters responsible for the
results of this heinous act and the safety of all members of the Freed Fleet
,including the
Yemeni parliamentarians Mohamed al-Hazmi, Hazza al-Maswari, and Abdul-Khaliq bin
Shihon.
The parliament commended the positions of the Yemeni government, people and
leadership and their continued support for the Palestinian issue.
It also praised the supportive positions of the Turkish leadership and peoples
towards the Arab and Islamic issues, foremost the Palestinian cause.
The parliament called upon the concerned authorities to quickly lift the siege on
the Gaza Strip and open crossings, in the forefront of which is Rafah Crossing in
order
to alleviate the suffering of the Palestinian people.
Furthermore, the parliament approved mandating a group of its members to go to the
United Nations Office in Sana'a to express the parliament's condemnation and
condemnation
of this criminal act.
The aid convoy "Freedom Fleet" was attacked in a pre-dawn raid when Israeli troops
dropped from a helicopter to ship decks causing the tragedy that has drawn
international
condemnation.
The aid boats, organized by pro-Palestinian groups, left European ports on Sunday
to deliver food and other aid to the people in the Gaza strip under blockade since
2007.
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