Iran Press/Europe: The statement underscored the portrayal of Zionism as a form of racism, stating that the Israeli regime practices apartheid against Palestinians, infringing their human rights on a significant scale.
The ambassador, representing a coalition of Islamic and some non-aligned nations, advocated for the reinstatement of United Nations General Assembly Resolution 3379, which categorizes Zionism as racism. Citing a 2017 report by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (UNESCO), the statement highlighted that Israel’s policies toward Palestinians amount to an apartheid regime. It emphasized that the prohibition of racial discrimination and apartheid are not only mandatory under international law but also constitute severe breaches of the United Nations Charter's principles and objectives.
The statement called upon the international community to take robust action against Israeli entities accused of committing crimes against humanity, positioning this initiative as a pivotal move toward reactivating the core tenets of Resolution 3379, which recognizes Zionism as a form of racism.
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