Published: 28.09.2024 via https://muslimpolitic.ru
Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan announced the creation of an “international coalition for the creation of a Palestinian state and the implementation of the two-State solution.”
The Saudi minister, speaking at a meeting held on the sidelines of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly, stressed that the war in Gaza has caused a humanitarian catastrophe, in addition to the serious violations committed by the Israeli occupation forces in the West Bank and the threat to the Al-Aqsa Mosque.
“Self-defense cannot justify the killing of tens of thousands of civilians, the practice of systematic destruction, forced displacement, the use of hunger as an instrument of war, incitement and dehumanization, and systematic torture in its worst forms, including sexual violence and other crimes documented in UN reports,”the statement said.
Referring to the escalation of the situation in the region, Bin Farhan said: “These days we are witnessing a dangerous regional escalation that now affects the brotherly Republic of Lebanon, leading to the danger of a regional war that threatens the region and the entire world.”
The Foreign Minister demanded the cessation of hostilities, saying: “We demand an immediate end to the ongoing war and all violations of international law, as well as that all those who hinder the peace process be held accountable and not have the opportunity to threaten the security of the region and the entire world.
We wonder what remains of the trust and legitimacy of the global system in the face of our inability to stop the war machine and the insistence by some forces on the selective application of international law, which is a clear violation of the most basic standards of equality, freedoms and human rights. The establishment of an independent Palestinian State is an inalienable right and the foundation of peace, not the end result achieved through an elusive political process.”
The Minister also noted: “We reiterate our appreciation to the countries that have recently recognized Palestine, and call on all States to show the courage to take the same decision, as well as to join the international consensus represented by the 149 countries that recognize Palestine.
Implementing a two-State solution is the perfect solution to break the cycle of conflict and suffering and create a new reality in which the entire region, including Israel, can live in security.”
Bin Farhan concluded his speech by announcing the creation of an international coalition: “Today, on behalf of Arab and Islamic countries and our European partners, we are announcing the creation of the ‘International Coalition for the Implementation of the Two-State Solution’, and we invite you to join this initiative.”
