Attorneys from around the globe gathered in a solidarity event to show support for Palestinians and Gazans, condemning the atrocities committed by the Israeli regime in Gaza. The attendees, representing countries like Russia, Syria, Brazil, and Nigeria, discussed the right to armed defense for Palestinians, the responsibilities of the international community in supporting Gazans, and the importance of holding perpetrators of crimes in Gaza accountable.
Brigadier General Esmail Ahmadi Moghadam emphasized the significance of events like these in dismantling Israel as a “cancerous tumor,” calling out the US for supporting Israel’s crimes. Iranian and international lawyers at the event urged legal professionals worldwide to take action in Gaza, highlighting the historical importance of battles between oppressors and oppressed in driving political change.
The lawyers made demands to the UN and international communities, including ending arms sales to Israel, forming a legal coalition against Israel, granting permanent UN membership to Palestine, and expelling Israel from international institutions. The event served as a call to action for justice in Gaza, emphasizing the need for solidarity and legal intervention.