The Government of the State of Palestine condemns in the strongest possible terms the Israeli military invasion of Birzeit University and the direct violation of the sanctity of the university campus. This is a belligerent violation of international laws and an attack on the right of education and freedom of expression.

The Government of the State of Palestine renews its call for international protection for Palestinians in the occupied territories against a background of continues Israeli violations and the absence of any hope for the renewal of peace negotiations any time soon.