Havana, May 15 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel reaffirmed his country’s solidarity with the Palestinian people today, on the occasion of the 77th anniversary of the Nakba (catastrophe), one of the most tragic episodes experienced by the Arab nation.
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Through the social network X, the head of state reiterated his denunciation of the genocide perpetrated by Israel and assured that the Caribbean nation will not forget the Palestinian people “under the shrapnel of extermination.”
“77 years after the Nakba, a catastrophe that marked this lineage that endures despite death, we continue to uphold the dignity of those who refuse to give in, and tirelessly denounce Israel’s genocidaires,” the platform emphasized.
On the occasion of the anniversary, this Thursday the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP) denounced that the Nakba is not a thing of the past, but rather an ongoing process of colonization, apartheid, and ethnic cleansing that continues to tear Palestine apart.
At an event held at its headquarters, ICAP’s first vice president, Noemí Rabaza, emphasized that Cuba, true to its anti-imperialist tradition and commitment to justice, is once again raising its voice to denounce this genocide.
“The Cuban Revolution has witnessed the complicity of the powerful: the same people who blockade Cuba are the ones who arm and protect the Zionist regime,” he emphasized.
According to the Cuban News Agency, Rabaza condemned the frequent acts of violence against the Palestinian civilian population, including bombings, burning of displaced persons and refugee camps, and brutal attacks on hospitals and ambulances.
“We demand a ceasefire and the immediate entry of humanitarian aid, the release of all prisoners, and an end to the occupation and genocide,” he said.
For his part, Palestinian student Mohammed Dalloul expressed his gratitude for the solidarity and affirmed that Cuba understands the struggle of its people like few other nations, as it is the victim of a genocidal blockade.
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