Through a statement in their social networks, the Chilean Jewish community criticized a publication in X of the president Gabriel Boric in which condemned The decision of Israel to keep moving forward in Gaza and move about two million people to a “Humanitarian zone”, not to reach an agreement with Hamas before May 15.
“History will judge hard to those who execute, support and justify the forced displacement and suffering of an entire people. The government of Netanyahu has crossed a line again. Chile condemns this unacceptable plan that, if specified, would imply a flagrant violation of international law ”, The president wrote, known for his defense of the Palestinian people.
Monday, the Chancellery He had already issued a note in that same line, which was endorsed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Alberto van Klaverenalso from your X account:
“The forced displacement of the Palestinian population in Gaza is unacceptable and would represent a crime against humanity. The only sustainable solution is the coexistence in peace of two states: Israel and Palestine ”, public.
In response, from the Jewish community they argued that “the message of the President of the Republic, referring to the conflict in the Middle East, omits an essential aspect: the release immediate and unconditional of 59 hostages Israelis that still remain kidnapped by the Hamas terrorist group, under inhuman conditions and contrary to international humanitarian law. ”
“This selective silence, Faced with such a flagrant crime, it hurts our community, and contradicts the universal principles of human rights that Chile has historically defended, ”they said.
“We value living in democracy, which implies the possibility of having legitimate differences regarding the decisions of a State. However, we are concerned that, instead of promoting a position that seeks dialogue, a ideologized vision that ignores the suffering of Israeli victims ”, They added.
“Israel’s law to exist already defending its population is protected by international law. We hope that authorities’ statements will contribute to the search for understanding And not to division Among the communities that live in Chile, especially in a context of worrying increase in anti -Semitism “they complemented.
At the close, from the agency they reaffirmed their “commitment to peace, coexistence and unrestricted respect for international humanitarian law. We firmly condemn the suffering of any civilian population. To move towards a fair and lasting peace, it is essential to have the moral courage of condemn terrorismdemand the release of the kidnapped and recognize the right of all peoples to live in security and dignity, ”they finished.
