4 August, 2025STATEMENT: IndustriALL expresses grave concern and outrage at the escalating humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, which continues to devastate the lives of innocent civilians, especially children.
The world bears witness to an unfolding tragedy: the people of Gaza are suffering extreme starvation and malnutrition because of the illegal blockade imposed by the Netanyahu government and the killing of civilians attempting to access food. These actions constitute a clear violation of international humanitarian law and are an affront to the fundamental values of humanity.
Reports confirm that over 1,000 Palestinians have been killed while seeking food in the past two months. IndustriALL condemns this horrific situation in the strongest possible terms and urgently demands that humanitarian aid be granted unimpeded access to the people of Gaza, with an immediate ceasefire implemented without delay.
IndustriALL strongly supports the vital efforts of UNRWA and the International Labour Organization (ILO)’s Recovery Programme in the Occupied Palestinian Territory.
Furthermore, IndustriALL demands the immediate release of the civilian crew of the humanitarian aid vessel Handala, which was intercepted and detained by the Israeli military in international waters. The ship was carrying vital humanitarian aid to Gaza, accompanied by 21 peaceful activists, including several trade unionists.
IndustriALL reaffirms its solidarity with the Palestinian people and workers in their peaceful pursuit of dignity, and its support for a lasting resolution based on the two-state solution and formal recognition of the State of Palestine.