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UNI joins with the ITUC is urging both Israel and Hamas to call a truce immediately.



Israel’s bombardment of Gaza has left dozens dead and hundreds more injured while Hamas’ rocket attacks on Israel have also caused death and destruction.



UNI’s General Secretary Philip Jennings said, “The bottom line is that innocent people, including children, are being killed and maimed on both sides. We call on Israel and Hamas to stop the bloodshed. The international community must also to step up to the plate and do everything in its power to end the carnage. Our thoughts are with the bereaved families and those living in fear on both sides of the divide. ”



“The world has been shocked by the attacks on Gaza. The UN and the governments with real influence in the region must put the maximum possible pressure for an immediate end to the killing of innocent civilians. For too long, major powers have sat by and tolerated the Israeli government’s policy of refusing to negotiate a just and lasting two-state settlement and the Hamas refusal to even recognise Israel’s right to exist. The status quo of political paralysis, continuing denial of fundamental justice to Palestinians, armed provocation and reaction, and the constant threat to peace for all people in the region will only be transformed if the international community is prepared to act decisively in the interests of peace and justice,” said ITUC General Secretary Sharan Burrow.