Sixty children from a school in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) have visited the TRNC Assembly to express solidarity with Palestinian children in Gaza, TRT reported.
Organising a representative session in the TRNC Assembly on Wednesday, the children called on the world “to not let children die in Gaza“.
After the visit, one of the students, Deniz Erdal, participating in the meeting in the General Assembly, said they were saddened to learn about Israel’s attacks on civilians in Gaza.
“15,350 children have been killed in Israel’s war on Gaza since October 7, 2023 “, said Erdal, adding that they wanted to make their voices heard against the killing of children by war and hunger.
The students read poems at the TRNC Republican Assembly, calling on the world, “Let no child die in Gaza“.
Speaker of the Assembly Zorlu Tore highlighted the importance of the children’s initiative to visit the Assembly in support of Palestinian children. He condemned the ongoing violence in Palestine and criticised Europe, the US, and the UN Security Council (UNSC) for failing to halt these attacks.
“While 146 countries recognise the state of Palestine, Palestinian children and civilians continue to suffer atrocities. Only Türkiye acknowledges us, but we remain untouchable“, Tore said, expressing gratitude for Türkiye’s support in their struggle for freedom.
Israel has disregarded a UN Security Council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire, drawing international condemnation for its ongoing offensive in Gaza since October 7, 2023.
According to local health authorities, nearly 38,300 Palestinians, predominantly women and children, have been killed, and at least 88,241 others have been injured since the conflict began.
