According to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency report from November 28, 2023, 14,800 people have been killed in the Gaza Strip since October 7, 2023, and nearly 1,200 Israelis and foreign nationals were killed in Israel, while 1.1 million people were displaced and are sheltering in the Gaza Strip. We join the global labor movement and the International Trade Union Confederation in calling for a peaceful solution to the conflict in the Middle East as stated in the ITUC statement of October 20th (https://www.ituc-csi.org/middle-east).
APALA calls for an immediate permanent ceasefire and an end to the bombing of civilian infrastructure, the release of all hostages, and unimpeded humanitarian aid to all families affected by the violence.