Chamber of Deputies commission issues note on Middle East conflict

04/04/2002 - 22h14

Brasília, 5 (Agência Brasil - ABr) - In an official note, the Human Rights Commission of the Chamber of Deputies has strongly protested violations of the Geneva Convention by Israel against Palestinian civilians. According to the note, by refusing to allow assistance to the wounded, halting the operation of hospitals and hampering the search for and burial of the dead, Israel is violating the convention. The commission also condemns terrorist attacks by Palestinians against citizens of Israel which only fuel the conflict and create more hatred between the two peoples. The commission calls on the Brazilian government to actively participate in peace negotiations. (AB)