The Nobel Peace Prize-winning International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons, ICAN, has responded to the escalation in Israel’s air strikes on Iran, including on its nuclear programme, by calling for an immediate end to attacks on nuclear facilities.
ICAN’s Executive Director, Melissa Parke, said: “The escalation in the conflict following nuclear-armed Israel’s attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities has to stop before it is too late. Attacking nuclear facilities is illegal and threatens to release radiation, causing a long term threat to people’s health and the environment. The conflict is also a threat to international peace and security.
ICAN calls on the international community, including Israel’s allies, to clearly condemn Israel’s action and to put pressure on both parties to end hostilities. International treaties such as the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons are essential tools to bring peace and security to the region and globally. The two countries should take immediate action – Israel should join both treaties and Iran should join the TPNW and reiterate its commitment to the NPT. ”
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