In the statement of the IU Senate, it was stated that all acts of violence against civilians were condemned and the parties were called to comply with the rules of international law.
In the statement, it was stated that if the attacks and embargo continue, what is happening in the region will go beyond war crimes and crimes against humanity, and it is expressed that there is concern that the Palestinian people will face genocide, which is considered the most serious crime in international law.
"EFFORTS SHOULD BE MADE TO ENSURE LASTING PEACE"
In the statement, it was requested that all obstacles be removed so that the people of Gaza can access the education, food and health services they need, and the following was noted:
"We demand the immediate implementation of United Nations resolutions 181, 194, 303, 2253, 38/180 and 10/82. As Istanbul University, we believe that scientists have a responsibility towards humanity and innocents in this regard, and we invite all countries to make efforts to ensure permanent peace in the region."
"STATES ARE OBLIGED TO RESPECT HUMAN RIGHTS THROUGH THE LAWS OF WAR"
In the statement of the Marmara University Senate, it was stated that the violence in the Middle East, which started directly against civilians as of October 7, and whose degree increased day by day, turned into cruelty that cannot be justified, was condemned.
"In the face of this disproportionate violence, we call on the parties to act in accordance with the rules of international law, without any display of heroism," the statement said.
It was emphasized in the statement that the fire burning in the Middle East started to turn into great pain and destruction, out of concern for the life safety of the civilian population.
It was stated that the attacks against the people of Gaza, reaching the level of massacre, continue with vital obstacles such as electricity, water, food and health, in violation of human rights.
In the statement, it was requested that Israel act in accordance with international law and human values and remove all kinds of violence against civilians.