The Revival Condemns The Assasination Of Sshaykh Yasin

The Revival strongly condemns in the strongest terms Israel's criminal assassination of Shaykh Ahmad Isma'il Yasin,Founder and Leader of Hamas.

We condemn this illegal and excessive use of force, which was committed in the context of the policy of extra-judicial assassination officially adopted by the Israeli government, in violation of international law and humanitarian law. We condemn Israel’s crimes of assassination and its escalation of human rights violations in the Occupied Palestinian Terrorities.

Israel ’s practice of wilful killings and targeted assassinations of Palestinian political leaders constitutes a flagrant breach of provisions of humanitarian law. The assassination of Sheikh Yassin is in grave violation of the right to life as stipulated in Article 23 of the Hague Regulations and Common Article 3 to the Four Geneva Conventions Relative to the Protection of Civilians in Times of War, both of which reflect customary international law..

The Revival believes that this horrific act further proves that the Israeli government continues its aggression contrary to its misleading claims of seeking peace. Such actions signify that the Israeli government and Prime Minister Sharon have decided to intentionally escalate tension in the whole region.

The Revival strongly believes that not only must the International coummunity openly condemn this act of terror but also to take immediate and effective measures to bring about an end to Israel's illegal occupation of the Palestinian territories and uphold the rule of international law.

Our heartfelt prayers and commiserations go out to the Palestinian people in their struggle to live in peace, dignity and freedom in their own homeland

Sajid Iqbal, Editor The Revival.