Statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan

We received the news of a large number of casualties as a result of an airstrike on the Al-Ahli hospital in the Gaza Strip with a feeling of deep sorrow.

We strongly condemn this sinister act of violence and consider it a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law.

Expressing our sincere condolences to the families and friends of the victims, we call on the parties of the conflict to immediately suspend hostilities and establish a ceasefire.