Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel has characterized Israel as a “terrorist state” involved in a genocidal conflict in Gaza.
This statement coincides with Israel’s sustained military campaign in the region since October 7, leading to an estimated 21,000 casualties in the besieged enclave.
Expressing his concerns on social media, Diaz-Canel underscored the severe impact of Israel’s military operations in Gaza, emphasizing the substantial loss of Palestinian civilian lives.
Describing the situation as “a humiliation for humanity,” he criticized the Israeli regime for evading accountability in the face of widespread condemnation.
Diaz-Canel condemned what he referred to as “the genocide committed by the terrorist Israel in Gaza,” deeming it an affront to humanity. He questioned the continued impunity for such actions and reiterated Cuba’s steadfast support for Palestine, declaring, “Cuba, which will never stand among the indifferent, continues to raise its voice in defense of Palestine.”
The conflict escalated following Hamas’ initiation of Operation Al-Aqsa Storm, a surprise attack against the Israeli regime in response to longstanding violence against Palestinians. Diaz-Canel’s remarks contribute to the global criticism directed at Israel’s actions in Gaza.
The ongoing hostilities have resulted in a staggering toll, with at least 20,915 Palestinians—predominantly women and children—reported killed in the regime’s aggressive campaign thus far.
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