Sanaa: A seminar titled "The Law on Execution of Palestinian Prisoners Between Zionist Brutality and International Reactions" was convened today in Sanaa, organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates. The event gathered various diplomatic figures, including deputy ministers of foreign affairs, and featured a speech by Muadh Abu Shamala, the representative of the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement Hamas in Sanaa. Abu Shamala expressed gratitude to Yemen for condemning the controversial law, highlighting Yemen's consistent support for the Palestinian cause.
According to Yemen News Agency, Abu Shamala detailed the atrocities faced by Palestinian prisoners, mentioning field executions, severe physical abuse, psychological torture, medical neglect, and the demolition of prisoners' family homes. He emphasized that despite the ceasefire in Gaza over seven months ago, Israeli actions have resulted in over 800 Palestinian deaths and 2,100 injuries, marking a violation of the ceasefire agreement.
The seminar featured three working papers, starting with a presentation by Ambassador Abdullah Sabri, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for Political Affairs. Sabri's paper, titled "The Legislation on Execution of Palestinian Prisoners: The Yemeni Position and International Reactions," discussed Yemen's stance against the law, citing statements and public protests, as well as international opposition.
Dr. Abdullah Qandil, a specialist in Palestinian prisoners' affairs, presented the second paper, "The Legislation on Execution of Palestinian Prisoners in the Balance of Human Rights." He analyzed the legislation's inconsistency with international laws and provided context on the historical and political background of the Israeli legislation.
The third paper, delivered by Ahmed Abu Hamra of the National Committee for Prisoners Affairs, compared the violations against Yemeni and Palestinian prisoners. Abu Hamra highlighted the abuses by aggression states against Yemeni prisoners and the Israeli actions against Palestinian prisoners.
The seminar was attended by department heads at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, general directors, and numerous activists and rights advocates.