The statement was signed by a group of lawmakers hailing from every continent.
Hundreds of parliamentarians representing governments across the globe have signed a statement issuing a call for a ceasefire in Gaza, with the effort led by German lawmaker Sevin Dağdelen and Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minnesota) and signed by several other U.S. House lawmakers.
The statement has been signed by a group of lawmakers from countries hailing from every continent, with over 450 parliamentarians joining the call and more signing on as the statement was circulated. Lawmakers are calling on their governments to join their campaign.
“We join together to call for an immediate, multilateral ceasefire in Israel and Palestine, the release of all the remaining Israeli and international hostages, and the facilitation of humanitarian aid entry into Gaza,” the short statement reads.
“We further urge our own respective governments and the international community to uphold international law and seek accountability for grave violations of human rights,” lawmakers continued.