The State of Palestine Ambassador to Zimbabwe Dr Tamer Almassri
BY MUNYARADZI BLESSING DOMA
The State of Palestine has reported that the death toll from the Israeli occupation’s relentless aggression on the Gaza Strip has soared to 71,412, with an additional 171,314 people injured since October 2023.
it is said this is happening despite the ceasefire coming into effect on October 11, 2025, as the Israeli occupation has continued to flagrantly disregard the terms of the agreement, resulting in the loss of 442 Palestinian lives and 1,236 injuries.
State of Palestine Ambassador Tamer Almassri, strongly condemned the Israeli occupation’s persistent ceasefire violations, which have been exacerbated by an alarming increase in settlement activities in the West Bank.
“The unchecked rise in settler terrorism has created an environment of fear and intimidation, forcing Palestinian families to flee their ancestral lands, including the recent incident in Ras al-Auja, where over 50 families were forced to leave their homes after decades of residence.
“The Israeli settler militias, operating with impunity, have resorted to cutting off essential services such as electricity, attacking homes, and terrorizing communities without consequence.
“This deliberate campaign of displacement and dispossession is a blatant attempt to erase the Palestinian identity and presence in the West Bank,” said Dr Almassri.
Dr Almassri added that the State of Palestine emphasizes that these actions are a direct threat to the prospects of peace and stability in the region.
“In light of these egregious developments, the State of Palestine urgently calls for an immediate halt to all colonial settlement activities, an end to the terrorism perpetrated by Israeli colonists, and the release of withheld Palestinian funds.
“The international community must recognize the gravity of the situation and take concrete measures to hold the Israeli occupation accountable for its actions.
“The Palestinian people will not be deterred by the Israeli occupation’s attempts to undermine their resolve and will continue to strive for freedom, justice, and self-determination,” he added.
