Vice President of the State of Palestine, Hussein Elsheikh:

The policy of collective punishment that the Israeli government pursues against our Palestinian people requires clear international condemnation and serious action by the international community to stop these violations, hold those responsible accountable, and ensure that they do not escape punishment, in accordance with international law.

- It is forbidden for an entire nation to remain hostage to a policy of collective punishment, nor for the suffering of citizens to remain unanswered or bear responsibility.