GENEVA: Acting Speaker of the Iraqi House of Representatives, Mohsen Al-Mandlawi, voiced strong objection and condemnation of the “Zionist terrorist entity” during his address at the Inter-Parliamentary Union conference held in Geneva.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, Al-Mandlawi expressed his disapproval by stating that Iraq had officially withdrawn from the conference session. He criticized the inclusion of representatives from the entity, describing them as perpetrators of violence against civilians, including children, women, and the elderly. “It is unreasonable and unacceptable to allow the killers of children, women, and the elderly to talk about international charters, resolutions, and humanitarian laws,” he stated in a message posted on the X platform. Al-Mandlawi emphasized that such groups should be “isolated, despised, and punished” in international forums for their alleged crimes.

Furthermore, Al-Mandlawi reiterated Iraq’s unwavering support for Palestinian rights and its opposition to t
he actions of what he referred to as the “Zionist death machine” in Palestine, Lebanon, and other regional countries. He highlighted alleged atrocities including the bombing of hospitals, schools, residential areas, and infrastructure; attacks on refugee shelters; and the targeting of Muslim religious figures.

The Acting Speaker affirmed that Iraq’s stance in international affairs would consistently align with supporting the rights and causes of its nation, particularly concerning the Palestinian struggle for land and sovereignty.