Greenpeace Statement on Drone Bombing of the Conscience Aid Ship

Greenpeace strongly condemns the drone attack on the Conscience, an humanitarian vessel carrying aid to Gaza. We call on all governments and international bodies to ensure the Conscience is…

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Amsterdam, Netherlands – Greenpeace strongly condemns the drone attack on the Conscience, an humanitarian vessel carrying aid to Gaza. We call on all governments and international bodies to ensure the Conscience is allowed to complete its mission unmolested after repairs are carried out. Humanitarian relief efforts must be protected, not targeted.

The attack on The Freedom Flotilla’s peaceful ship comes as Israel continues to enforce a full blockade on all aid entering Gaza, compounding an already catastrophic humanitarian crisis. Blocking aid and targeting those who deliver it are grave violations of international humanitarian law.

The people of Gaza are facing famine, disease, and the collapse of basic infrastructure. Aid missions are a lifeline, they must be supported, not attacked.

Greenpeace reiterates its urgent call for:

An immediate, comprehensive, and permanent ceasefire
The unconditional release of all hostages and all illegally detained civilians
The unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid
A global embargo on arms sales and transfers fueling further war crimes
The end of the illegal occupation of Palestine in accordance with international law

The bombing of the Conscience and the continued blockade must not go unanswered. Humanitarian missions must be safeguarded, and international law upheld. Civilians and aid workers are not targets.

ENDS

Contact:

Greenpeace International Press Desk, +31 (0)20 718 2470 (available 24 hours), pressdesk.int@greenpeace.org